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Part 17Motor vehicle registration and licensing
Registration and licensing requirements

246Change of use of motor vehicle

  1. If a motor vehicle is to be used for a purpose other than that indicated by the existing licence, the person registered in respect of the motor vehicle must, without delay, apply for the appropriate new licence.

  2. The issue of a new licence must be in accordance with regulations made under this Part.

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Notes
  • Section 246: inserted, on , by section 32(5) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 17).