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O.C.G.A. § 40-3-36: Motor Vehicles and Traffic — O.C.G.A. § 40-3-36

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Vehicle owners and scrap dealers must cancel titles within 72 hours when scrapping vehicles. Owners without titles may sign a sworn statement for vehicles over 12 years old worth $850 or less to transfer them for scrapping.

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