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73Affixing of interstate number-plates on registrable vehicles in this jurisdiction
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#### 73 Affixing of interstate number-plates on registrable vehicles in this jurisdiction
73 Affixing of interstate number-plates on registrable vehicles in this jurisdiction
(cf VR Act, s 22(2)–(5))
> > (1) A licensed motor dealer must not, without the approval of Transport for NSW, cause, permit or allow an interstate number-plate to be affixed to a registrable vehicle in this jurisdiction.
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> > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
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> > (2) A licensed motor dealer is not guilty of an offence against subsection (1) if the dealer proves to the court’s satisfaction that—
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> > > (a) the dealer had a reasonable excuse for contravening that subsection, and
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> > > (b) the contravention was not intended to avoid the requirements relating to the registration of registrable vehicles under this Act.
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> > (3) If a licensed motor dealer causes, permits or allows an interstate number-plate to be affixed to a registrable vehicle in this jurisdiction, the dealer must—
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> > > (a) cause a record to be made in accordance with subsection (4), and
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> > > (b) keep the record for a period of at least 5 years, and
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> > > (c) produce the record to Transport for NSW or a police officer if requested to do so.
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> > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
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> > (4) A record under subsection (3) must—
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> > > (a) identify the interstate number-plate and the registrable vehicle to which it was affixed, and
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> > > (b) identify the date on which, and the place where, the interstate number-plate was affixed, and
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> > > (c) be in the form approved by Transport for NSW.