§ 27-14-2208 - Use of vehicle without owner's consent.

27-14-2208. Use of vehicle without owner's consent.

(a) No chauffeur or other person shall drive or operate any motor vehicle upon any street or highway in this state in the absence of the owner of the motor vehicle without the owner's consent.

(b) Any person violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined a sum not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200), or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both, at the discretion of the court.