Alabama § 40-12-419 - Records to Be Kept; Inspection of Records.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-419 — Records to Be Kept; Inspection of Records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-419. Records to Be Kept; Inspection of Records.
Every automotive dismantler and parts recycler shall keep a register of all purchases and sales of motor vehicles for five years from the date of purchase or sale, showing the make, model, year, body style, vehicle identification number, and the name and address of the purchaser or seller. A salvage pool shall furnish the purchaser with the make, model, year, body style, vehicle identification number of the vehicles it sells and, if the owner is an insurance company, the salvage pool shall furnish the purchaser with the claim number. Such registers shall be made available for inspection by identified law enforcement officers of the state, county and municipality of the automotive dismantler and parts recycler’s business location at reasonable business hours on business days.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-419 cover?
Section 40-12-419 ("Records to Be Kept; Inspection of Records.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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