(a) Upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence of proof of ownership as required by § 15A-1.3, the director shall assign to such bicycle a number plate and issue to the owner whose name appears on the bill of sale, a certificate of registration. In the event of loss, mutilation, or destruction of any certificates of registration, the owner of the registered bicycle shall file such statement of facts and provide such other information as the director shall require and unless the director shall otherwise direct, a duplicate certificate of registration shall be issued.
(b) The certificate of registration shall contain upon the face thereof, the date of issue, the number plate assigned to the bicycle, the name and address of the owner, the serial number, description, make of the bicycle, and such other information as may be deemed necessary by the director. The reverse side of the certificate of registration shall contain a form for notice to the director of a transfer of registration by the owner.
(Sec. 13-31.4, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 41, Art. 12, § 41-12.4)