N.J.S.A. 39:10-23 — Certificate surrendered when vehicle junked, etc.

39:10-23. Certificate surrendered when vehicle junked, etc. When a motor vehicle is scrapped, junked or destroyed, or a person permanently parts with its possession other than by sale, he shall immediately surrender and deliver the certificate of ownership to the commissioner, who shall issue a receipt therefor to the person surrendering it. When a motor vehicle is sold to be scrapped, junked or destroyed, assignment shall be made to the purchaser in accordance with the provisions of section 39:10-8 of this Title. The purchaser shall within five days deliver the certificate of ownership to the commissioner, who shall issue a receipt therefor to the person surrendering it. Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 636, s. 19.

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