Section 7301 - Authorization of salvors(a) General rule.--The department shall authorize and shall issue a certificate of authorization to every salvor that complies with the requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted by the department and is a currently registered vehicle salvage dealer as defined in section 1337(c)(2) (relating to use of "Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Business" registration plates).(a.1) Repair or towing business.--The department may authorize and issue a certificate of authorization to a currently registered repair or towing business under section 1337(c)(1) if there is no qualified vehicle salvage dealer in a county.(b) Unauthorized operation prohibited.--No person shall operate as a salvor unless authorized. 1976, June 17, P.L. 162, No. 81, § 1, effective 7/1/1977. Amended 1996, July 11, P.L. 660, No. 115, § 22, effective in 60 days; 2002, Dec. 9, P.L. 1278, No. 152, § 10.3, effective in 60 days.