Ohio § 4503.232

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4503.232, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4503.232.

(A) Upon the receipt of identification license plates that have been suspended or impounded

under any provision of law, and notwithstanding any other provision of law that requires

the registrar of motor vehicles to retain the license plates, the registrar may destroy

the license plates. (B) If, as authorized by division (A) of this section, the registrar destroys license

plates that have been suspended or impounded, he shall reissue or authorize the reissuance

of new license plates to the person to whom the destroyed license plates originally

were issued upon payment of a fee in the same amount as the fee specified in section 4503.19 of the Revised Code for replacement of a license plate that has been lost, mutilated, or destroyed and

upon payment of a fee in the same amount as specified in division (D) of section 4503.10 of the Revised Code if issued by a deputy registrar or in division (G) of that section if issued by the

registrar. This division applies only if the identification license plates that were destroyed

would have been valid at the time the person applies for the replacement license plates.  License plates issued under this section shall expire on the same date as the license

plates they replace.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4503.232

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4503.232 cover?

Section 4503.232 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 4503.232?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 4503.232 apply to my situation?

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