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§ 46.2-713 — License plates and decals remain property of Department

Virginia § 46.2-713
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 46.2MOTOR VEHICLES
Subtitle IITITLING, REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE
Ch. 6TITLING AND REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Art. 9LICENSE PLATES, GENERALLY

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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-713 (2026).

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Every license plate and decal issued by the Department shall remain the property of the Department and shall be subject to be revoked, cancelled, and repossessed by the Department at any time as provided in this title.

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Legislative History

Code 1950, § 46-98; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-102; 1972, c. 609; 1989, c. 727.

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