Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)
Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 322C.6: Similarprovisions,§714.8(5) 321.93Defense
What this law says, in plain English
A person charged with possessing a vehicle or part with a defaced identification number may have a complete defense if they possess a valid certificate of title from the appropriate state registration officer showing good reason for the defacement and proof of ownership.
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