Rhode Island § 31-8-6 - Offenses Against Registration and Certificate of Title Laws
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§ 31-8-6. Offenses Against Registration and Certificate of Title Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-8-6
§ 31-8-6. Owner to return evidences of registration upon cancellation, suspension, or revocation.
Whenever the division of motor vehicles as authorized pursuant to this title cancels, suspends, or revokes the registration of a vehicle, or a certificate of title, registration card or registration plate or plates, or any nonresident or other permit, or the license of any dealer or wrecker, that registration, certificate, or permit shall be invalid and the owner or person in possession of it shall immediately return the evidences of registration, title, or license so canceled, suspended or revoked to the division of motor vehicles. If the owner or person in possession fails to return it the division of motor vehicles may immediately direct any peace officer to secure possession of it and to return it to the division of motor vehicles.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 13, § 7; P.L. 1954, ch. 3277, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 31-8-7;
G.L. 1956, § 31-8-6; P.L. 1971, ch. 101, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 31-8-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 31-8-6 cover?
Section 31-8-6 ("Offenses Against Registration and Certificate of Title Laws") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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