Ky. Rev. Stat. § 186A.110 (2026)
Restrictions on issuance of temporary registration -- Liability for
improper issuance of temporary registration.
(1) A motor vehicle dealer, salesperson, or agent shall not:
(a) Issue a temporary tag prior to sale of the vehicle on which the tag is placed by the dealer;
(b) Issue a temporary tag to a vehicle that has any title that signifies it is not legally eligible for highway use;
(c) Issue more than one (1) temporary tag to the same vehicle;
(d) Supply temporary tags to another dealership;
(e) Copy or reuse any temporary tag for issuance to more than one (1) vehicle;
(f) Fail to return any unissued temporary tags to the county clerk when a dealership ceases operations; or
(g) Fail to comply with the issuance requirements and recordkeeping provisions of KRS 186A.105.
(2) Both the dealer and the dealer's salesperson or agent shall be liable for separate penalties for any violation of this section or KRS 186A.100 or 186A.105. Effective: June 27, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 70, sec. 3, effective June 27, 2025. -- Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 19, effective July 15, 1982.