Section 571.47.26. Special registration certificates for manufacturers, distributors and dealers.

       47.26(1) A manufacturer, distributor, or dealer owning a snowmobile required to be registered under Iowa Code chapter 321G and this chapter may operate the unregistered snowmobile for purposes of transporting, testing, demonstrating, or selling it if both of the following requirements are met:

        a.           The manufacturer, distributor, or dealer obtains from the department a special registration certificate and decal containing a general identification number in accordance with Iowa Code section 321G.21. An application for a special registration certificate shall be submitted on DNR Form 542-0846; and

        b.           The manufacturer, distributor, or dealer has the assigned decal attached to a removable sign which is temporarily but firmly attached to the snowmobile being used.

       47.26(2) If a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer has an established place of business in more than one location, the manufacturer, distributor, or dealer shall obtain from the department a separate and distinct special registration certificate, decal and general identification number for each place of business.

       47.26(3) Duplicate special registration certificates and decals may be obtained pursuant to the conditions set forth in Iowa Code section 321G.21.

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