(a) As used in this section, “license plate flipper” means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle that either:(1) Alternates between two (2) or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or(2) Hides a license plate from view by flipping the plate, making the license number not visible.
(1) Alternates between two (2) or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or
(2) Hides a license plate from view by flipping the plate, making the license number not visible.
(b) A person commits an offense if a person acts with criminal negligence, as defined in § 39-11-106, and purchases or possesses a license plate flipper.
(c) A person commits an offense if a person acts with criminal negligence, as defined in § 39-11-106, and manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper.
(d) (1) An offense under subsection (b) is a Class B misdemeanor.(2) An offense under subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(1) An offense under subsection (b) is a Class B misdemeanor.
(2) An offense under subsection (c) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(e) A motor vehicle that is found with an installed license plate flipper may be seized or impounded by a law enforcement officer as evidence; provided, that the owner or operator of the motor vehicle, if present, must be provided the opportunity to promptly remove the license plate flipper if it can be removed safely. A law enforcement officer, in the officer's discretion, may direct the owner or operator of the motor vehicle to move the vehicle to a location that the officer designates for the safe removal of the license plate flipper. If the license plate flipper is removed, then the law enforcement officer may seize only the license plate flipper as contraband. If the motor vehicle is impounded, then the owner of the vehicle is responsible for payment of towing and impounding fees and reasonable costs to remove the license plate flipper.