Section 41-1a-704 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Transfer by operation of law(1) Except as provided under Subsection (2), if the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle passes to another person other than by voluntary transfer: (a) the registration of the vehicle expires; and(b) the vehicle may not be operated upon a highway until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle applies for and obtains a valid registration or temporary permit.(2)(a) A vehicle under Subsection (1) may be operated on the highways by the person entitled to its possession or his legal representative, for a distance not exceeding 75 miles, upon displaying on the vehicle the license plate or plates issued to the former owner.(b) If title is vested in a person holding a lien or encumbrance on the vehicle, the new title holder may apply to the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division for special plates issued under Section 41-3-505 to transporters and may operate the repossessed vehicle under the special plate for the purposes of: (i) transporting the vehicle to a garage or warehouse; or(ii) demonstrating the vehicle for sale.(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.Amended by Chapter 251, 2024 General Session ,§ 20, eff. 1/1/2025.Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session ,§ 17, eff. 5/12/2015.Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 1, 1992 General Session
Amended by Chapter 234, 1992 General SessionThis section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.