(a) General rule.--Subject to the requirement that the vehicles on which multipurpose dealer registration plates are used, conform to or are lower than the weight limits for which the plates were purchased, the multipurpose dealer registration plates may be used on vehicles owned by or in possession of a dealer or manufacturer. All vehicles utilizing the multipurpose dealer registration plate shall be titled in the name of the business or family member, and sales and use tax must be paid.

(b) Exception for second-stage manufacturers.--A title in the name of the business or family member and payment of sales and use tax are not required for a vehicle which has never been titled as long as the vehicle: