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NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-21 - Possession of title papers by dealer; seizure and sale for nonconformity

39:10-21. Possession of title papers by dealer; seizure and sale for nonconformity  All dealers for both new and used motor vehicles in this State shall have a certificate of origin, certificate of ownership, or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for all motor vehicles in their possession. The director, either personally or by his agent, may demand production of, and examine, the certificate of origin, certificate of ownership, or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for any motor vehicle in a dealer's possession, and examine and inspect any motor vehicle in his possession. If the demand is not complied with, or there is no certificate of origin, certificate of ownership or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for a motor vehicle in the possession of a dealer, or if it is not in conformity with this chapter, the director or his agent may seize and take possession of the motor vehicle, and hold it until the certificate of origin, certificate of ownership or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 is produced or is corrected, if defective, or ownership of the motor vehicle is established according to law. After the expiration of 90 days from the date the motor vehicle came into his possession, the director may sell it at public sale, upon at least 10 days' written notice of sale to the dealer, served personally or by registered mail, addressed to the dealer at his last known place of business, and notice of the sale being published for a space of two weeks, once a week, making three insertions in all, in one or more newspapers published and circulating in the county where the dealer has his established place of business and also by posting the notice in five public places in the county. The newspapers and places of posting shall be designated by the director. Upon the sale of the motor vehicle, all valid liens and claims for interest therein, if any, shall be transferred from the vehicle to the proceeds of sale, which, subject thereto, shall become the sole property of the State, to be used as other moneys received by the director. Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 635, s. 17; L.1983, c. 403, s. 32, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-22 - Forms; seizure of papers; dealer to keep, store all forms, papers, records.

39:10-22 Forms; seizure of papers; dealer to keep, store all forms, papers, records.  39:10-22. The chief administrator may prepare and prescribe any or all forms necessary for the proper administration of this chapter. The chief administrator or his agent may seize and take possession of any certificate of ownership or other title papers to which the chief administrator may be entitled, for which a person is under duty to return to the chief administrator, from any person or place in this State, with all the rights, privileges and immunities conferred by law on an officer executing a writ of replevin. A licensed dealer shall keep and store all required forms, papers, and records as the Motor Vehicle Commission may by regulation require at the licensed premises. In the event a licensee operates multiple licensed dealerships under common ownership or control, such forms, papers, and records may be stored at a centralized record-keeping facility. Amended 1946, c.136, s.18; 1983, c.403, s.33; 2007, c.335, s.27.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-23 - Certificate surrendered when vehicle junked, etc.

39:10-23. Certificate surrendered when vehicle junked, etc.  When a motor vehicle is scrapped, junked or destroyed, or a person permanently parts with its possession other than by sale, he shall immediately surrender and deliver the certificate of ownership to the commissioner, who shall issue a receipt therefor to the person surrendering it. When a motor vehicle is sold to be scrapped, junked or destroyed, assignment shall be made to the purchaser in accordance with the provisions of section 39:10-8 of this Title. The purchaser shall within five days deliver the certificate of ownership to the commissioner, who shall issue a receipt therefor to the person surrendering it. Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 636, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-24 - Violations of chapter; penalties.

39:10-24 Violations of chapter; penalties.  39:10-24. A person who purposely or knowingly violates a provision of this chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided herein shall be subject to the penalty provided in section 2 of P.L.2003, c.217 (C.2C:21-4.8). Amended 1946, c.136, s.20; 2003, c.217, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-25 - Agency to issue certificates; fees.

39:10-25 Agency to issue certificates; fees.  39:10-25. The commission may designate any person to be its agent for the issuing and filing of certificates of origin, certificates of registration and certificates of ownership in accordance with the provisions of section 39:10-11 of this Title, subject to the requirements of chapter 10, and to any rules and regulations the commission shall impose. The agent shall so act until the agent's authority is revoked by the commission. All moneys received by such agents for the issuing and filing of certificates of origin and certificates of ownership under the provisions of this section shall forthwith be deposited as received with the State Treasurer. The fee allowed the agent for issuing and filing each certificate of ownership shall be fixed by the commission on the basis of the fees collected by the agent for the issuing and filing of such certificates. The commission may limit the fee so paid to a maximum. Such fee shall be paid to the agent by the State Treasurer upon the voucher of the commission in the same manner as other State expenses are paid. Amended 1946, c.136, s.21; 1959, c.145, s.2; 2003, c.13, s.125.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-26 - Standards for used motor vehicles for sale

39:10-26. Standards for used motor vehicles for sale  Unless otherwise provided in this act, no motor vehicle dealer shall sell at retail any used passenger motor vehicle to be registered in this State, unless such vehicle, meets the standards for the issuance of a certificate of approval as provided in chapter 8 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. L.1971, c. 76, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-27 - Failure to meet standards; liability of seller

39:10-27. Failure to meet standards; liability of seller  In the event that any such used passenger motor vehicle is sold at retail and has any defect, which results in its rejection for failure to meet the standards for issuance of such a certificate of approval, in the absence of a waiver as provided in this act, the seller shall make, or cause to be made, all the necessary repairs, without charge, or return the full purchase price to the purchaser; provided that such defect or defects are not the result of the purchaser's own act. L.1971, c. 76, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-28 - Specification of intended registration in written agreement; informing purchaser of dealer's responsibilities

39:10-28. Specification of intended registration in written agreement; informing purchaser of dealer's responsibilities  Prior to entering into any agreement for the retail sale of a used passenger motor vehicle, the dealer shall inquire as to whether the vehicle to be purchased is intended for registration in this State in the condition sold and, if so, such fact shall be specified in the written agreement between the dealer and the purchaser, and the dealer, prior to execution of the agreement of sale, shall inform the purchaser of the dealer's responsibilities under this act. L.1971, c. 76, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-29 - Waiver of dealer's obligation; effect.

39:10-29 Waiver of dealer's obligation; effect.  4. Any agreement of retail sale may contain a provision whereby the purchaser waives the dealer's obligation under section 2 of P.L.1971, c.76 (C.39:10-27); provided, however, a waiver shall be separately stated in the agreement of retail sale and separately signed by the purchaser, and further provided that such a waiver shall include a brief description of known defects that may need to be resolved in order to obtain a certificate of approval for the motor vehicle pursuant to R.S.39:8-2 or R.S.39:8-3. The signing of a waiver by the purchaser shall also serve to eliminate any criminal responsibility placed upon any motor vehicle dealer by P.L.1971, c.76 (C.39:10-26 et seq.). L.1971, c.76, s.4; amended 2017, s.182, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-30 - Violations; penalty

39:10-30. Violations; penalty  Any dealer who fails to comply with the provisions of this act is a disorderly person. L.1971, c. 76, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-31 - "Salvage certificate of title" defined

39:10-31. "Salvage certificate of title" defined  As used in this act "salvage certificate of tile" means a document issued by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles which serves as proof of ownership of a motor vehicle and provides a method of transfer of the vehicle only as a salvage motor vehicle. L.1983, c. 323, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-33 - Recovery of stolen vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership

39:10-33. Recovery of stolen vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership  If a motor vehicle reported as being stolen is subsequently recovered, a certificate of ownership for the vehicle which had been surrendered to the director by a person pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of this act may be issued by the director to that person only if: a. The person presents to the director a salvage certificate of title for the motor vehicle; b. The person presents to the director a report from the law enforcement agency which recovered the vehicle; and c. The vehicle passes an inspection at a State inspection facility to determine the accuracy of its vehicle identification number. L.1983, c. 323, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-34 - Repair of damaged vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership

39:10-34. Repair of damaged vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership  If a motor vehicle which has suffered sufficient damage to render it economically impractical to repair is subsequently repaired, a certificate of ownership for the vehicle may be issued to a person only if: a. The person presents to the director a salvage certificate of title; b. The repaired vehicle is inspected by an official specially designated by the director to determine the accuracy of its vehicle identification number; c. The person submits proof of ownership of repair parts used to the director; and d. The person complies with any other requirement the director deems appropriate. L.1983, c. 323, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-35 - Fee for inspection

39:10-35. Fee for inspection  The director shall establish a fee for the inspections required under sections 3 and 4 of this act. The fees shall be deposited in a non-lapsing fund which is dedicated to the administration of this act. L.1983, c. 323, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-36 - Vehicle issued salvage certificate of title by another state

39:10-36. Vehicle issued salvage certificate of title by another state  If a motor vehicle has been issued a salvage certificate of title, or similar document, by another state, that vehicle may be issued a certificate of ownership pursuant to section 3 or 4 of this act. L.1983, c. 323, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-37 - Rules and regulations

39:10-37. Rules and regulations  The director shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) he deems advisable to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1983, c. 323, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10-38 - Sale of motorcycles permitted on Sunday, certain circumstances.

39:10-38 Sale of motorcycles permitted on Sunday, certain circumstances.  1. Any dealer engaged in the business of selling motorcycles and licensed pursuant to R.S.39:10-19 and who holds a franchise from a manufacturer of new motorcycles may engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging motorcycles in this State on any day of the week, except that such a dealer shall not be permitted to engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging motorcycles on a Sunday in any county where Sunday sales are prohibited pursuant to sections 14 through 18 of P.L.1999, c.90 (C.40A:64-1 et seq.). Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect the sale of automobiles, nor shall it be construed to require a dealer to conduct business on any particular day of the week. L.2011, c.29, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-2 - Reclaiming possession; payment of costs and penalties

39:10A-2. Reclaiming possession; payment of costs and penalties  At any time prior to sale the owner or other person entitled thereto may reclaim possession of the motor vehicle upon payment of the reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle and any fine or penalty and court costs assessed against him for a violation which gave rise to the seizure or taking possession of such vehicle. L.1964, c. 81, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-3 - Issuance of junk title certificate; grounds

39:10A-3. Issuance of junk title certificate; grounds  If the public agency taking possession of a motor vehicle pursuant to this act shall, in its report thereof to the director, certify on an application prescribed by him that such motor vehicle is incapable of being operated safely or of being put in safe operational conditional except at a cost in excess of the value thereof, the division shall, without further certification or verification, issue to the public agency for a fee of $2.00 a junk title certificate thereto, with proper assignment thereon, which shall be assigned and delivered to the purchaser of the vehicle at public sale. L.1964, c. 81, s. 3. Amended by L.1975, c. 180, s. 19, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-4 - Execution and delivery of application for certificate of ownership; issuance of certificate; fee

39:10A-4. Execution and delivery of application for certificate of ownership; issuance of certificate; fee  Upon the sale of any motor vehicle for which no junk title certificate shall have been issued, the public agency shall execute and deliver to the purchaser an application for certificate of ownership prescribed by the director in the same form and manner as provided in Revised Statutes 39:10-15, which shall also contain the name and address, if known, of the former owner. Such application shall be accepted by the director for issuance of a certificate of ownership for a fee of $3.00. L.1964, c. 81, s. 4. Amended by L.1968, c. 130, s. 16, eff. Aug. 1, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-5 - Sale as barring claims of interest; remission of proceeds of sale

39:10A-5. Sale as barring claims of interest; remission of proceeds of sale  Upon the sale of a motor vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this act all claims of interest therein shall be forever barred and the proceeds realized therefrom after payment of the expenses of possession and sale, shall be remitted to the treasury of the public agency as its sole property. L.1964, c. 81, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-6 - Rules and regulations

39:10A-6. Rules and regulations  The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may make and promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act. L.1964, c. 81, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-7 - Additional remedy

39:10A-7. Additional remedy  This act is intended to provide an additional remedy and shall not be construed to supersede procedures provided under any other act. L.1964, c. 81, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-8 - Motor vehicle abandoned at repair facility

39:10A-8. Motor vehicle abandoned at repair facility  For purposes of this act a motor vehicle shall be deemed to be abandoned if it is left at a motor vehicle repair facility without an attempt by the owner, a person on the owner's behalf or any other person having a legal right thereto to regain possession thereof: a. For a period in excess of 60 days without the consent of an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility; b. For a period of 60 days in excess of the period for which consent has been given by an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility; or c. For a period in excess of 60 days after being notified by an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility that service or repairs to the motor vehicle have been completed. L.1983, c. 455, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-9 - Removal and storage, sale or obtaining junk title certificate; inapplicability if dispute between repair facility and owner on amount due

39:10A-9. Removal and storage, sale or obtaining junk title certificate; inapplicability if dispute between repair facility and owner on amount due  a. An authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility may take one or more of the following actions with respect to an abandoned motor vehicle: (1) Remove and store, or hire another person to remove and store the motor vehicle pursuant to section 3 of this act; (2) Sell or cause the motor vehicle to be sold, at public or private sale, pursuant to section 4 of this act; or (3) Cause a junk title certificate to be issued for the motor vehicle pursuant to section 5 of this act. b. No motor vehicle shall be sold and no junk title certificate shall be issued pursuant to this act where the cause for a motor vehicle being left in the possession of a motor vehicle repair facility for a period in excess of that set forth in section 1 of this act is a dispute between the motor vehicle repair facility and the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto regarding the amount to be paid in order to regain possession of the motor vehicle. L.1983, c. 455, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-10 - Notice to owner of intent to remove and store

39:10A-10. Notice to owner of intent to remove and store  Prior to the removal and storage of a motor vehicle pursuant to section 2. a.(1) of this act, an authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility shall give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto 30 days' notice of the intent to remove and store the motor vehicle. L.1983, c. 455, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-11 - Notice of intent to and of date, time, place and manner of sale

39:10A-11. Notice of intent to and of date, time, place and manner of sale  Prior to the sale of a motor vehicle pursuant to section 2. a.(2) of this act, an authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility shall: a. Give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto, the holder of any security interest in the motor vehicle filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles 30 days notice of the intent to sell the motor vehicle or cause it to be sold; and b. Give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto and the holder of any security interest in the motor vehicle filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles at least five days notice of the date, time, place and manner of the proposed sale. L.1983, c. 455, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-12 - Junk title certificate; issuance; notice

39:10A-12. Junk title certificate; issuance; notice  If a motor vehicle repair facility determines that a motor vehicle subject to the provisions of this act is incapable of being operated safely or of being put in safe operational condition except at a cost in excess of the value thereof, an authorized representative of the motor repair facility shall so certify to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, on an application prescribed by him, and the Division of Motor Vehicles shall thereupon, without further certification or verification, issue to the motor vehicle repair facility, for a fee of $10.00, a junk title certificate for the vehicle; but no title certificate shall be issued unless the motor vehicle repair facility first gives 30 days notice of its intention to obtain a junk title certificate to the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto and to the holder of any security interest in the motor vehicle filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1983, c. 455, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:10A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:10A-13 - Notices; writing; method of delivery; publication

39:10A-13. Notices; writing; method of delivery; publication  Any notice required to be given by this act shall be in writing and sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person to whom the notice is to be given. In the event that the notice is unclaimed by the addressee, or if the address of the person to whom the notice is to be given is unknown to the person giving the notice and cannot be ascertained from the records on file with the Division of Motor Vehicles, the notice shall be given by publishing it twice in at least one newspaper published in this State and circulating in the municipality in which the motor vehicle is left. L.1983, c. 455, s. 6.