VTL 426 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 425 Repossession of motor vehicle or motorcycle; garageman's lien; notice to police up ARTICLE 17 Other Provisions Relating to Registration and Possession next SECTION 427 Disposition of registration fees Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 426 Punishment for making false statement; stolen vehicles Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 4, ARTICLE 17 § 426. Punishment for making false statement; stolen vehicles. Any person who shall knowingly make any false statement of a material fact in any endorsement of a certificate of registration, certificate of title or other proof of ownership, upon a sale or transfer of a motor vehicle or trailer, or who, with intent to procure or pass title to a motor vehicle or trailer which he knows, or has reason to believe, has been stolen, shall receive or transfer possession of the same from or to another, or who shall have in his possession any motor vehicle or trailer which he knows, or has reason to believe, has been stolen, and who is not an officer of the law engaged at the time in the performance of his duty as such officer shall be guilty of a class E felony.