1163 - Transfer to scrap metal processor. - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 1163. Transfer to scrap metal processor. (a) Flattened vehicles.--When a vehicle has been flattened, crushed or processed to the extent that it is no longer identifiable as a vehicle, its certificate of title, certificate of salvage or nonrepairable certificate shall be attached to a form prescribed by the department and immediately sent to the department. The form shall include such information as the department shall require. A copy of the form shall be retained for record in accordance with section 6308(d) (relating to investigation by police officers). The vehicle scrap material shall no longer be considered a vehicle and shall not be reconstructed, retitled or issued a certificate of any kind. (b) Vehicles.--Any owner who transfers a vehicle to a scrap metal processor shall assign the certificate of title, certificate of salvage or nonrepairable certificate to the processor. The processor shall attach the certificate to the proper department form, immediately send it to the department and retain a copy in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a). Cross References. Section 1163 is referred to in section 1161 of this title.