North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles
N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-79.1: Use of temporary registration plates or markers by purchasers of motor vehicles in lieu of dealers' plates
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This statute establishes administrative procedures for motor vehicle dealers to obtain and issue temporary registration plates or markers to vehicle purchasers, including application requirements, recordkeeping obligations, and restrictions on their use.
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