Chapter 6B - REGULATION OF VEHICLE DEALERS

Section 32-6B-1 - Definitions
Section 32-6B-1.1 - Motor home defined
Section 32-6B-1.2 - Recreational park trailer defined
Section 32-6B-1.3 - Temporary special events lot defined
Section 32-6B-1.4 - Temporary supplemental lot defined
Section 32-6B-2 - Principal place of business defined
Section 32-6B-3 - Sale on consignment-Contract required-Form
Section 32-6B-3.1 - Sale on consignment prohibited for vehicle without statement of origin
Section 32-6B-3.2 - Odometer reading required for consignment or auction-Violation a misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-3.3 - Consignment or auction of vehicle with lien-Written consent and release by lien holder
Section 32-6B-3.4 - Auction on consignment of older vehicle titled in another state
Section 32-6B-3.5 - Auction on consignment of older motorcycle titled in another state
Section 32-6B-3.6 - Sale of used motorcycles and off-road vehicles on consignment where dealer possesses state title or title from bordering state-Exception
Section 32-6B-4 - License required-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-4.1 - Brokering prohibited-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-5 - Exemptions from licensing requirements
Section 32-6B-5.1 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-5.2 - Permit for dealer licensed in another state to sell motorcycles at event
Section 32-6B-5.3 - Permit for dealer licensed in another state to sell trailers at event
Section 32-6B-5.4 - Permit for dealer licensed in another state to sell older vehicles and motorcycles on consignment at public auction
Section 32-6B-5.5 - Permit for manufacturer to display trailers at event
Section 32-6B-5.6 - Permit for manufacturer to display or demonstrate customized motor vehicle at event
Section 32-6B-5.7 - Permit for sponsor to display customized motorcycles at event
Section 32-6B-6 - Application required-Contents
Section 32-6B-7 - Bond required-Amount-Term-Continuation certificate-Notification of payment or cancellation-Additional bond
Section 32-6B-7.1 - Pooling of assets to satisfy bond requirements-Right, title, and interest in state-Termination-Notice of payment of claim-Replenishment of pool
Section 32-6B-7.2 - Increase in dealer bond amount-Implementation
Section 32-6B-8 - Dealer in new vehicles to maintain repair shop
Section 32-6B-9 - Dealer in new vehicles to give bond to cover warranty obligations-Amount-Exemption
Section 32-6B-10 - Manufacturer's contract or franchise prerequisite to license for dealer in new vehicles
Section 32-6B-11 - Verification of application by department-Refusal to issue license
Section 32-6B-12 - Classification of licenses-Issuance of license certificate
Section 32-6B-12.1 - Low-speed vehicle retail sales
Section 32-6B-13 - Fees for dealer's licenses-Disposition of fees
Section 32-6B-14 - Dealer license-Annual review-Renewal notice-Suspension or revocation-Promulgation of Rules
Section 32-6B-15 - Renewal application-Fees
Section 32-6B-16 - Modification of license certificate-Display of license
Section 32-6B-17 - Separate licenses-Requirement
Section 32-6B-18 - Permission to change principal place of business within county
Section 32-6B-19 - Supplemental licenses for supplemental lots within county-Exemptions
Section 32-6B-20 - Books, records, and files to be kept-Inspection
Section 32-6B-20.1 - Certificate kept at another dealership or at lending institution-Requirements-Notice
Section 32-6B-20.2 - Offer to sell, sale, or exchange of vehicle without certificate of title allowed under specified circumstances
Section 32-6B-20.3 - Agreement that dealer will satisfy lien by paying lienholder-Trade of vehicle or consignment agreement-Theft
Section 32-6B-20.4 - Time period to satisfy lien after receipt of funds-Offering vehicle for sale prior to tender to lienholder
Section 32-6B-21 - Issuance of dealer plates-Numbering-Fees-Return of plates-Misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-21.1 - Mailing fees
Section 32-6B-22 - Use of dealer plates-Transfer of plates-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-22.1 - Commercial motor vehicles licensed to dealers-Dealer 88 license plates-Return of plates-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-22.2 - Use of dealer 88 license platesBTransfer of plates
Section 32-6B-23 - Issuance of motorcycle dealer and trailer dealer plates-Numbering-Display and use-Fees
Section 32-6B-24 - Repossession of dealer plates
Section 32-6B-25 - Use of vehicles bearing dealer's demonstration or in-transit permits-Time limitation-Issuance of permits for unauthorized purposes prohibited-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-26 - Temporary license permit-Provision by dealer
Section 32-6B-27 - Location of temporary license permit
Section 32-6B-28 - Time for application for registration by owner-Inspection of documents by law enforcement officer
Section 32-6B-29 - Restrictions on dealer use of temporary license permits-Renewal prohibited-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-30 - Design of dealers' demonstration, in-transit and temporary license permits-Information required-Source of permits
Section 32-6B-31 to 32-6B-33 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-34 - Dealer's car auction agency-Defined-Applicability of chapter-Additional provisions
Section 32-6B-35 - Dealer's car auction agency-Bond requirements-Dealer's right of action-Liability of surety
Section 32-6B-35.1 - Dealer's car auction agency-Announcement at sale when title denotes any brand or damage-Return of vehicle
Section 32-6B-36 - Dealer's car auction agency-Vehicles acceptable for sale-Permitted purchasers-Unauthorized sale a misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-36.1 - Dealer's car auction agency-Government-owned vehicles
Section 32-6B-36.2 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-36.3 - Issuance of auction agency plates-Numbering-Fees-Return of plates-Misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-36.4 - Use of agency plates-Transfer of plates-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-6B-37 - Dealer's car auction agency-Records required
Section 32-6B-37.1 - Public auction to keep records-Inspection by dealer appointed inspectors
Section 32-6B-38 - Appointment of inspectors-Entry authorized-Complaints
Section 32-6B-39 - Investigation of dealers-Authorized
Section 32-6B-40 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-41 - Grounds for denial of license or application of provisions of sections 1 to 6, inclusive
Section 32-6B-41.1 - Cease and desist order for specified violations-Period of effectiveness
Section 32-6B-41.2 - Cease and desist order-Request for hearing-Procedure
Section 32-6B-41.3 - Finality of cease and desist order
Section 32-6B-41.4 - Order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license upon failure to comply with cease and desist order-Deposit of monetary penalties
Section 32-6B-41.5 - Contest of order-Procedure
Section 32-6B-41.6 - Finality of order
Section 32-6B-41.7 - Cease and desist order-Failure to comply-Penalty
Section 32-6B-42 - Notification of surety of license denial, suspension or revocation
Section 32-6B-43, 32-6B-44 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-45 - Good cause required for franchisor termination, cancellation, nonrenewal, or change in competitive circumstances
Section 32-6B-46 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-47 - When franchisor may establish additional vehicle dealership for same line-make-Hearing
Section 32-6B-48 - Factors in determining cause for establishing additional franchise for same line-make
Section 32-6B-49 - Factors which are not cause for termination or noncontinuance of franchise or for establishing additional franchise for same line-make
Section 32-6B-49.1 - Terms or conditions not allowed in franchise agreement
Section 32-6B-50 - Notice of intention to enter into additional franchise for same line-make
Section 32-6B-51 - Copies of notice to be sent to franchisees and other interested persons
Section 32-6B-52 - Objection to approval of notice-Time for filing written objection-Approval absent timely objection
Section 32-6B-53 - Hearing on objection-Time and place-Notice-Continuance
Section 32-6B-54 - Burden of proof at hearing
Section 32-6B-55 - Hearing upon change of circumstances
Section 32-6B-56 - Dealer's license not to be issued to franchisee absent compliance by franchisor
Section 32-6B-56.1 - Trailer franchisees not subject to certain provisions
Section 32-6B-57 - Sale by franchisor to franchisee at lower price than that charged to other franchisee prohibited-Exceptions-Violation as misdemeanor-Damages
Section 32-6B-58 - Franchisor, component manufacturer or manufacturer-Warranty agreement fulfillment-Process-Right to audit
Section 32-6B-58.1 - Franchisor, component manufacturer, or manufacturer-Separate warranty for an engine, transmission, or rear axle-Process-Right to audit
Section 32-6B-58.2 - Manufacturer or component manufacturer-Charge back-Prohibited in certain circumstances
Section 32-6B-58.3 - Manufacturer or component manufacturer-Charge back-Permitted in certain circumstances
Section 32-6B-59 - Right of department to apply for injunction against violation of chapter
Section 32-6B-60 - Adoption of rules
Section 32-6B-61 - Schedule of compensation for warranty work
Section 32-6B-62 - Trailer dealers exempt from certain liability insurance requirements
Section 32-6B-63 - Regulation of advertising
Section 32-6B-64 - Advertising defined
Section 32-6B-65 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-66 - In-transit permits for certain trailer manufacturer's trailers
Section 32-6B-67 - Promulgation of rules for in-transit permits for trailer manufacturer's trailers
Section 32-6B-68 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-69 - Franchise agreement-Change of terms-Dealer rights
Section 32-6B-69.1 - Audit by franchisor-Limitation-Exception
Section 32-6B-70 - License required for certain activities-Violation as misdemeanor-Additional violations as felony
Section 32-6B-71 - Vehicle dealership-Death of owner-Succession of interest
Section 32-6B-72 - Succession-Refusal to honor
Section 32-6B-73 - Notification of decision to transfer, assign, or sell franchise agreement or dealership-Notification as application for approval
Section 32-6B-74 - Contents of notice
Section 32-6B-75 - Manufacturer or franchisor to determine prospective transferee's qualification-Notice of decision-Statement of reasons for rejection
Section 32-6B-76 - Approval may not be unreasonably withheld
Section 32-6B-77 - Filing objection when application rejected
Section 32-6B-78 - Transferee's qualification as sole issue in objection
Section 32-6B-79 - Manufacturer defined
Section 32-6B-80 - Manufacturer or franchisor may not own or operate dealership-Exceptions
Section 32-6B-81 - Manufacturer or franchisor may own or operate for limited period-Conditions
Section 32-6B-82 - Exceptions for the purpose of broadening diversity of dealer body
Section 32-6B-83 - Extension of time period in 32-6B-81-Application-Limit
Section 32-6B-84 - [Repealed]
Section 32-6B-85 - Civil action for injunction and damages
Section 32-6B-86 - Applicability of SL 2010, ch 156 amendments
Section 32-6B-87 - Dealers permitted to lease space in common area of shopping mall for displaying new vehicles-Restrictions-Exception
Section 32-6B-88 - Off-road vehicle dealers exempt from certain special event permit requirements, fees, and taxes
Section 32-6B-89 - Licensed dealer permitted to take vehicle to adjoining county for demonstration