1. 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; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A repair department for repair of vehicles; [PL 2011, c. 556, §7 (AMD).]
C. Sufficient tools and equipment for servicing of the vehicles handled; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
D. A suitable office in which business is conducted and records of the business are kept; and [PL 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. [PL 2021, c. 216, §25 (AMD).]
F. [PL 2021, c. 216, §26 (RP).]
1-A. Display license. A dealer shall display the dealer's license at the dealer's place of business.
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; [PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (AMD).]
B. For all vehicles sold, comply with the provisions of Title 10, chapter 217; and [PL 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. [PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (NEW).]
(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. [PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (NEW).]
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.
3. Penalty. A person who fails to comply with subsections 1, 1‑A and 1‑B commits a traffic infraction.
4. Display.