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title: O.C.G.A. § 40-4-40. Records to be kept by persons purchasing used motor vehicles or parts for resale.
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# O.C.G.A. § 40-4-40. Records to be kept by persons purchasing used motor vehicles or parts for resale.

Any person who purchases a used motor vehicle or any used part comprising a component part of any motor vehicle for resale shall keep an accurate record of the date of purchase, the price paid, and the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle or part is purchased. Such information shall be maintained in permanent records for a period of not less than one year and shall be open to inspection by appropriate law enforcement officers.

## History

Ga. L. 1963, p. 436, § 1.

## Cross References

Maintenance of records by scrap metal processors, § 43-43-2.

Maintenance of records by used car dealers, § 43-47-12.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Licensing, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers Used Motor Vehicle Division, Rule 681-3-.01 et seq.

Dealer License Plates, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers Used Motor Vehicle Division, Rule 681-4-.01 et seq.