2006 Ohio Revised Code - 4519.53. Evidence of ownership.

§ 4519.53. Evidence of ownership.
 

No person who acquires an off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle from the owner of it, whether the owner is a manufacturer, importer, dealer, or any other person, acquires any right, title, claim, or interest in or to the off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle until the person has been issued a certificate of title to the off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle, or there is delivered to the person a manufacturer's or importer's certificate for it, or a certificate of title to it is assigned as authorized by section 4519.521 [4519.52.1] of the Revised Code. No waiver or estoppel operates in favor of that person against a person having possession of the certificate of title to, or manufacturer's or importer's certificate for, the off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle, for a valuable consideration. 
 

No court in any case at law or in equity shall recognize the right, title, claim, or interest of any person in or to any off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle sold or disposed of, or mortgaged or encumbered, unless evidenced by one of the following: 

(A) A certificate of title or a manufacturer's or importer's certificate issued in accordance with this chapter, or an assignment of a certificate of title made under section 4519.521 [4519.52.1] of the Revised Code; 

(B) Admission in the pleadings or stipulation of the parties. 
 

HISTORY: 147 v H 611 (Eff 7-1-99); 149 v S 59. Eff 10-31-2001.
 

See provisions of § 6 of H.B. 230 (150 v  - ) following RC § 4501.01.