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Originally Posted by Skippy
I'm not seeing a felony here. Provided the OP follows any applicable state laws, what he's trying to do is specifically legal according to this section of USC.
I would think any good engraving shop should be able to do the work if they can see an example of what's desired. I'd be prepared to show them proof of ownership along with copies of applicable state and federal law.
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It depends upon who is viewing, and what their interpretation is.
There are hundreds of pages with further at times contradictory law on this topic, just on the US government level.
Sorry, these tags are not engraved.
A special font stamp set was used, it is distinct to MB.
Selling across state or national boundaries can (if noticed due to a less than perfect duplication), become a legal nightmare.
In the early 1970's, a car collector friend tried to drive one of his vehicles to an event in Canada.
The Canada border guard looked at his VIN# tag and pulled him for further investigation.
He was detained 24 hours, then allowed to leave, without the car.
Previous owner made a less than perfect duplicate VIN# tag, and forgot to mention or give him the original.
The car was returned after rotting outside during two years of legal battle.
Car show judges have also been known to catch less than perfect duplication, and reduce points.
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