§ 12-74. Transfer.  


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  • (a)

    The purchaser of any motor vehicle licensed under this article shall immediately remove the city vehicle license plate, and no person other than the person to whom such motor vehicle license plate was originally issued shall have the same in his possession.

    (b)

    In case of a transfer of the ownership of any motor vehicle, the former owner may register another motor vehicle under the same number, upon the payment of a fee of $0.50, if such motor vehicle is of horsepower or tonnage not in excess of the one originally registered; or upon the payment of a fee of $0.50, plus the difference between the fee originally paid and that due in case the new motor vehicle is of greater horsepower or tonnage.

    (c)

    Upon payment to the city clerk of the fee and furnishing the city clerk with the required information concerning the motor vehicle, the city clerk shall issue the new license.

    (d)

    Vehicle licenses shall not be transferable from one person to another.

(Ord. No. 2026, § 13, 11-4-68)