Rhode Island § 31-4-6 § 31-4-6. Transfer of interest by operation of law.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-4-6 — § 31-4-6. Transfer of interest by operation of law.

Rhode Island·Title 31 Motor and Other vehicles·Ch. 31-4 Transfer of Vehicles

§ 31-4-6. Transfer of interest by operation of law.
Whenever the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle shall pass
            to another otherwise than by voluntary transfer, the registration for the vehicle
            shall expire and the vehicle shall not be operated upon any highway unless and until
            the person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall apply for and obtain the registration
            for it. However, when the title or interest of the owner passes to another by reason
            of death, insolvency, or bankruptcy, the vehicle may continue to be operated under
            the registration previously issued for it until the possession of the vehicle has
           

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§ 31-4-6. Transfer of interest by operation of law.

Whenever the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle shall pass to another otherwise than by voluntary transfer, the registration for the vehicle shall expire and the vehicle shall not be operated upon any highway unless and until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall apply for and obtain the registration for it. However, when the title or interest of the owner passes to another by reason of death, insolvency, or bankruptcy, the vehicle may continue to be operated under the registration previously issued for it until the possession of the vehicle has been transferred by the legal representative, assignee, receiver, or trustee in bankruptcy, or until the registration shall expire, whichever shall first occur.

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