This chapter shall apply to all model vehicles designated as 2001 models and all subsequent model year vehicles. All vehicles designated as model years prior to 2001 shall be excluded from these provisions.

History of Section.
P.L. 1971, ch. 100, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 23, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 132, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 58; P.L. 2010, ch. 23, art. 9, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 7, § 4.

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§ 31-3.1-38. Effective dates — Applicability. [Effective January 1, 2024.]

This chapter shall apply to all model vehicles; provided, however, that all vehicles designated as model years prior to 2001 shall not be required to be issued a title certificate until ownership is transferred or the current owner creates a security interest in the vehicle; provided, further that, nothing herein shall prohibit the issuance of a title certificate to the current owner upon application and payment of a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).

History of Section.
P.L. 1971, ch. 100, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 23, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 132, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 58; P.L. 2010, ch. 23, art. 9, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 7, § 4; P.L. 2023, ch. 210, § 1, effective January 1, 2024; P.L. 2023, ch. 225, § 1, effective January 1, 2024.