N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-15.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:21-15.3 - Proper person

(a) In order to be considered a proper person, an applicant or licensee must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age and have legal capacity to contract, to be sued and to be liable for all debts;

2. Be of sufficient good character, in the Chief Administrator's discretion, to warrant consideration as a proper person to be licensed as a dealer. To assist the Chief Administrator in making this determination, he or she may consider an applicant's financial responsibility, as well as whether or not the applicant has been involved in any illegal activities prior to applying for a license;

3. Not have been convicted of a crime arising out of fraud or misrepresentation; and

4. Be a motor vehicle franchisee under N.J.S.A. 56:10-26.d, as evidenced by the franchise agreement(s) referenced in N.J.A.C. 13:21-15.2(m). This requirement does not apply to leasing dealer license applicants or franchisors exempt from the franchise requirements under N.J.S.A. 56:10-27.1.

(b) The Commission will request the New Jersey Division of State Police to place a State Bureau of Investigation Number flag pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:59 on the fingerprint record of each person required to undergo a criminal background check pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:21-15.2.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-15.3

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1443(b), effective 6/5/2017

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 1032(a), effective 6/3/2024