Suspension of registration upon notice of theft or embezzlement

Whenever the owner of any motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer which is stolen or embezzled, files an affidavit alleging either of said facts with the Division of State Police or with the commissioner, they shall immediately suspend the registration of such vehicle and shall not transfer the registration of, or register such vehicle until such time as they shall be notified that the owner has recovered such vehicle; notices given as heretofore provided shall be effective only during the current registration year in which given; but, if during such year such vehicle is not recovered, a new affidavit may be filed with like effect during the ensuing year. Every owner who has filed an affidavit of theft or embezzlement must immediately notify the Division of State Police or the commissioner of the recovery of the vehicle.