Section 9-17-4-10 - Designation of special identification number; authority of manufacturer to perform numbering on vehicles or parts(a) The bureau shall designate special identification numbers under this chapter in a manner that allows a person to distinguish a special identification number issued by the bureau from any other vehicle identification number.(b) This chapter does not affect the authority of a manufacturer or a manufacturer's agent, other than a dealer, to perform numbering on vehicles or motor vehicle parts that are removed or changed and then replaced with other numbered motor vehicle parts.Amended by P.L. 147-2018,SEC. 7, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by P.L. 198-2016, SEC. 235, eff. 7/1/2016.Added by P.L. 262-2013, SEC. 33, eff. 7/1/2013.