(a) The Administration shall: (1) File each application for a certificate of title that it receives; and (2) Issue a certificate of title of the vehicle if: (i) It finds that the applicant is entitled to the certificate of title; and (ii) It has received the required fees. (b) The Administration shall keep a record of all certificates of title that it issues, as follows: (1) Under a distinctive title number assigned to the vehicle; (2) Under the vehicle identification number of the vehicle or, if a distinguishing number has been assigned to it, under the distinguishing number; and (3) Under any other method that the Administration determines. (c) Upon receipt with the application for a certificate of title, the Administration shall maintain a record of the following documents as a part of its certificate of title records for a motor vehicle: (1) A notice from a dealer under § 14-1502(f)(1) of the Commercial Law Article; (2) A notice from a manufacturer or factory branch under § 14- 1502(f)(2) of the Commercial Law Article; and (3) A manufacturer's disclosure form provided to the Administration under § 14-1502(g) of the Commercial Law Article. (d) (1) The Administration shall issue a permanent decal to the owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued. (2) An owner of a motor scooter or moped for which a certificate of title is issued shall display the decal on the vehicle as prescribed by the Administration. (3) A decal shall display a unique number sequence assigned by the Administration. (4) The Administration: (i) Shall establish a fee of $5 for a decal; and (ii) May adopt regulations to implement this section.
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