§ 31-4-6 - Transfer of interest by operation of law. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-4-6

   § 31-4-6  Transfer of interest by operationof law. – Whenever the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle shallpass to another otherwise than by voluntary transfer, the registration for thevehicle shall expire and the vehicle shall not be operated upon any highwayunless and until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall applyfor and obtain the registration for it. However, when the title or interest ofthe owner passes to another by reason of death, insolvency, or bankruptcy, thevehicle may continue to be operated under the registration previously issuedfor it until the possession of the vehicle has been transferred by the legalrepresentative, assignee, receiver, or trustee in bankruptcy, or until theregistration shall expire, whichever shall first occur.