3010

The repeal by this chapter of the vehicle and traffic law as heretofore in force and effect and the enactment of the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed or construed as operating to create a new office of commissioner of motor vehicles or a new bureau of motor vehicles, but shall be deemed and held to constitute a continuance of such office and bureau. The present commissioner of motor vehicles shall continue in office until his successor shall have been duly appointed and has qualified and the organization of the present bureau of motor vehicles shall continue as the bureau of motor vehicles in the department of taxation and finance until changed pursuant to law.