Removal or falsification of identification number. Buying, selling, receiving, concealing, using, possessing, or disposing of motor vehicle or part thereof from which identification has been removed or altered. When identification number not deemed falsified. 40-4-45. Records to be kept by persons purchasing used motor vehicles or parts for resale. Duty of purchaser of vehicle or part from which identification has been removed or altered. Presumption that vehicles and parts were purchased for resale. Penalty for violation of Code Section 40-4-40 or Code Section 40-4-41. Certain parts excepted from application of Code Sections 40-4-40 through 40-4-43. Sale of farm tractors. ARTICLE 1 IDENTIFICATION OF PASSENGER CARS, TRUCK CHASSIS, AND COMPONENTS