2006 Code of Virginia § 46.2-1602 - Certain sales prohibited; exceptions

46.2-1602. Certain sales prohibited; exceptions.

A. It shall be unlawful:

1. For any scrap metal processor to sell a vehicle or vehicle components orparts;

2. For any salvage pool to sell a salvage vehicle to any person who is not ascrap metal processor or licensed as a salvage dealer, rebuilder, demolisher,motor vehicle dealer, or vehicle removal operator;

3. For any person to sell a nonrepairable vehicle to any person who is not ascrap metal processor or licensed as a salvage dealer, demolisher, or vehicleremoval operator; or

4. For any person to sell a rebuilt vehicle without first having disclosedthe fact that the vehicle is a rebuilt vehicle to the buyer in writing on aform prescribed by the Commissioner.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, it shallnot be unlawful:

1. For a salvage dealer to sell vehicle components or parts to unlicensedpersons; or

2. For an individual to dispose of a salvage vehicle acquired or retained forhis own use when it has been acquired or retained and used in good faith andnot for the purpose of avoiding the provisions of this chapter.

(1979, c. 401, 46.1-550.6; 1988, cc. 842, 865; 1989, c. 727; 1992, c. 148.)