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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [45] XLV MOTOR VEHICLES - AERONAUTICS - WATERCRAFT
Chapter 4549: MOTOR VEHICLE CRIMES
4549.61 Tampering with identifying numbers definitions.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 4549.61
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As used in sections 4549.61 to 4549.63 of the Revised Code, “vehicle identification number or derivative thereof” means any number or derivative of such a number that is embossed, engraved, etched, or otherwise marked on any vehicle or vehicle part by the manufacturer. “Vehicle identification number” also includes a duplicate vehicle identification number replaced upon a vehicle under the authority of the registrar of motor vehicles.

Effective Date: 03-28-1985

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