Section 952 - Requirements1.Facilities. To qualify for a dealer license, an applicant must maintain the following facilities and personnel: A. Facilities for the display of vehicles being handled; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]B. A repair department for repair of vehicles; [2011, c. 556, §7(AMD).]C. Sufficient tools and equipment for servicing of the vehicles handled; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]D. A suitable office in which business is conducted and records of the business are kept; and [2021, c. 216, §24(AMD).]E. At least one mechanic, who may be the owner, who has a thorough knowledge of the vehicles being handled. [2021, c. 216, §25(AMD).]F. [2021, c. 216, §26(RP).] [2021, c. 216, §§24-26(AMD).]
1-A.Display license. A dealer shall display the dealer's license at the dealer's place of business. [2021, c. 216, §27(NEW).]
1-B.Vehicles. A dealer shall: A. On all used motor vehicles offered for sale, ensure that the written vehicle history statement is conspicuously affixed to the vehicle pursuant to Title 10, section 1475; [2021, c. 660, §3(AMD).]B. For all vehicles sold, comply with the provisions of Title 10, chapter 217; and [2021, c. 660, §3(AMD).]C. For a motor vehicle sold at retail to the end consumer, engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter in a location that is visible from the underside of the motor vehicle. The vehicle identification number engraved on the catalytic converter must be legible. This paragraph does not require a dealer to engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter if: (1) The motor vehicle is sold at wholesale; or(2) The catalytic converter is not in a location where it is clearly visible from the underside of the motor vehicle. [2021, c. 660, §3(NEW).] [2021, c. 660, §3(AMD).]
2.Exemptions. A person who held used car registration plates on January 1, 1964 is exempt from subsection 1, paragraphs B and E. This exemption expires if that person sells or discontinues that business and subsequently becomes licensed again on or after January 1, 1985. A vehicle manufacturer who does not retail vehicles directly to the public is exempt from the requirements under subsection 1, except the requirement under paragraph D.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
3.Penalty. A person who fails to comply with subsections 1, 1-A and 1-B commits a traffic infraction. [2021, c. 216, §29(AMD).]
4.Display.[2021, c. 216, §30(RP).]
Amended by 2022, c. 660,§ 3, eff. 8/8/2022.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 30, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 29, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 28, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 27, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 26, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 25, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 24, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2012, c. 556,§ 7, eff. 8/30/2012.1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW) . 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF) . 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF) . 1999, c. 771, §C3 (AMD) . 2001, c. 671, § 18 (AMD) .