40-2-5
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40-2-5.
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful:
(1)
To remove or transfer a license plate from the motor vehicle for which such
license plate was issued;
(2)
To sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of a license plate upon or for use on
any motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which such license plate was
issued;
(3)
To buy, receive, use, or possess for use on a motor vehicle any license plate
not issued for use on such motor vehicle; or
(4)
To operate a motor vehicle bearing a license plate which was improperly removed
or transferred from another vehicle.
(b)
Any person who shall knowingly violate any provision of subsection (a) of this
Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than
$500.00 or by confinement for not more than 12 months, or both.
(c)
It shall not be unlawful for any person to place an expired prestige license
plate on the front of a motor vehicle provided that such vehicle also bears a
current valid license plate on the rear of such vehicle.