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2006 Alabama Code - Chapter 8 — UNIFORM CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND ANTITHEFT ACT.
Article 1 General Provisions.
- Section 32-8-1 — Short title.
- Section 32-8-2 — Definitions.
- Section 32-8-3 — Powers and duties of department.
- Section 32-8-6 — Schedule of fees and commissions.
- Section 32-8-7 — Additional commission fee.
- Section 32-8-8 — Right of inspection for violations.
- Section 32-8-9 — Forms and rules.
- Section 32-8-10 — Enforcement of chapter.
- Section 32-8-11 — Aiding, abetting, etc., in violations.
- Section 32-8-12 — Offenses constituting felonies.
- Section 32-8-13 — Offenses constituting misdemeanors.
- Section 32-8-14 — Penalties.
Article 2 Certificate of Title.
- Section 32-8-30 — Certificate required for certain motor vehicles, mobile homes, and travel trailers; cancellation of title to certain mobile homes affixed to realty; reapplication for certificate when mobile home is detached; penalty.
- Section 32-8-31 — Exemptions.
- Section 32-8-32 — Prerequisite to issuance of license plates.
- Section 32-8-33 — Prerequisite to assessment for ad valorem taxes.
- Section 32-8-34 — Designated agents of department.
- Section 32-8-35 — Application for first certificate.
- Section 32-8-36 — Application for certificate with bond or cash.
- Section 32-8-37 — Check of vehicle identification number against list of stolen vehicles; issuance of certificate; records.
- Section 32-8-38 — Use of duplicate copy of application as permit to operate motor vehicle; return of duplicate and tags upon refusal to issue certificate.
- Section 32-8-39 — Contents and effect of certificate.
- Section 32-8-40 — Distinctive certificates for certain vehicles.
- Section 32-8-41 — Delivery of certificate.
- Section 32-8-42 — Refusing certificate.
- Section 32-8-43 — Certificates lost, stolen, mutilated, etc.
- Section 32-8-44 — Transfer of ownership - Generally.
- Section 32-8-45 — Transfer of ownership - To or from dealer; records.
- Section 32-8-46 — Transfer of ownership - By operation of law.
- Section 32-8-47 — Transfer of ownership - When department to issue new certificate.
- Section 32-8-49 — Suspension or revocation of certificates.
Article 3 Security Interests.
- Section 32-8-60 — Excepted liens and security interests.
- Section 32-8-60.1 — Security interest not created where rental price may be adjusted by reference to amount realized upon sale.
- Section 32-8-61 — Perfection of security interests.
- Section 32-8-62 — Procedure when owner creates security interest.
- Section 32-8-63 — Assignment by lienholder.
- Section 32-8-64 — Release of security interest.
- Section 32-8-64.1 — Satisfaction of security interest after 12 years.
- Section 32-8-65 — Duty of lienholder to disclose information.
- Section 32-8-66 — Exclusiveness of procedure.
- Section 32-8-67 — Filing and recording of notices of security interests; examination of record.
Article 4 Antitheft Laws.
- Section 32-8-80 — Exceptions from provisions of article.
- Section 32-8-81 — Unauthorized use of vehicles.
- Section 32-8-82 — Unauthorized receiving or disposing of vehicles.
- Section 32-8-83 — Unauthorized damaging or tampering with vehicles.
- Section 32-8-84 — Reports to department of stolen, converted, recovered and unclaimed vehicles; suspension of registration of stolen or converted vehicles.
- Section 32-8-85 — False report of theft or conversion.
- Section 32-8-86 — Removed, falsified or unauthorized identification number, registration or license plate; seizure of vehicle, part, etc., when number altered, etc.; disposition of forfeited property.
- Section 32-8-87 — Dismantling, destroying or changing identity of vehicle; certificates of title to be cancelled; salvage certificates; dealer transport license; responsibilities of insurance company upon settlement of claims; "total loss" defined; penalties regarding removal, sale, etc., of vehicle identification numbers, certificates, etc.; restrictions on transfer of salvage vehicles; application for inspection of salvage vehicle; inspection fee; "component parts" defined; "rebuilt" certificate of title.
- Section 32-8-88 — Motor vehicle theft facility prohibited; definitions; seizure and forfeiture of property; disposition of proceeds of forfeiture sale.
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