Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles

Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90D:33: Theft, conversion or recovery of a vehicle, report; dealers' charge for certificates procured

What this law says, in plain English

Police officers must report stolen or recovered vehicles to the registrar. Owners and lienholders may report thefts or conversions. Dealers may charge up to five dollars for obtaining title certificates.

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