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In the event that an owner acquires a cycle other than through a sale to him by a cycle dealer, he shall make application with the office of the city recorder in person, by mail or otherwise for registration certificates and registration insignia. Upon receipt thereof, the buyer shall complete said registration form and file the original thereof with the office of the city recorder. He shall thereupon attach the registration insignia to the down tube of the frame of the cycle in the same manner as above required of cycle dealers.
(1985 Code § 5-1-5)