§ 7705 — Exceptions

(a) Scrap processor.--The provisions of section 7702 (relating to owning, operating or conducting a chop shop) shall not apply to a scrap processor who, in the normal legal course of business and in good faith, processes a vehicle or vehicle part by crushing, compacting or other similar methods, provided that any vehicle identification number is not removed from the vehicle or vehicle part prior to or during any such processing.

(b) Repair of vehicle.--The provisions of section 7702 shall not be construed to prohibit the removal of a vehicle identification number plate from a vehicle part that is damaged when:

(1) The removal is necessary for proper repair or matching identification of a replacement vehicle part.

(2) The proper matching vehicle identification number plate is immediately and properly secured to the repaired or replacement part.