Title 39 — Motor Vehicles

Repealed by S.L. 1987, ch. 439, § 2.

Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 337, § 19.

Repealed by S.L. 1983, ch. 451, § 2. 39-22-04. Grounds for denial, suspension, cancellation, or revocation of dealer's license. The director may deny an application for a dealer's license or suspend, revoke, or cancel a dealer's license after it has been granted for making any ma…

Before the issuance of a motor vehicle dealer's license, as provided by law, the applicant for the license shall furnish a continuous surety bond executed by the applicant as principal and executed by a surety company, licensed and qualified to do business within the state of Nor…

Fees from registration of dealers and fees collected from dealers found in violation of this chapter must be deposited with the state treasurer, credited to the dealer enforcement fund, and used exclusively for enforcement of this chapter.

A person who submits a bid to the state, any of its agencies, or any of its political subdivisions to sell any type of motor vehicle is not required to submit a bidder's bond or a certified or cashier's check if that person is already bonded pursuant to section 39-22-05. If the b…

A licensed dealer may establish secondary motor vehicle lots in the conduct of the dealer's business within five miles [8.05 kilometers] of the dealer's established place of business. Secondary lots must be identified as a part of the licensed dealer's operation with a sign displ…

A motor vehicle dealer may not sell a motor vehicle on Sunday. A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.

Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 337, § 19. 39-22-09. Dealer to file list of used motor vehicles with registrar - Fees paid on used cars by dealer - Delinquency - Penalty. Repealed by S.L. 1977, ch. 369, § 1.

In addition to other powers provided by law, the director has the following powers and duties which must be exercised in conformity with this chapter: 1. To cancel, revoke, or suspend a dealer's license as provided for in section 39-22-04. 2. To prescribe rules and regulations no…

The director or any duly authorized representative may inspect the pertinent books, letters, records, and contracts of any licensed motor vehicle dealer or any other person relating to any complaint made against such dealer or person and held to be in violation of any of the prov…

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter for which another penalty is not specifically provided is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

1. A person may not engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging of motor vehicles without possessing a current motor vehicle dealer license. A person may not advertise or otherwise hold out to the public as engaging in the buying, selling, or exchanging of motor vehi…

1. A dealer license may not be issued until the applicant furnishes proof satisfactory to the director that the applicant has, does, and will continue to maintain in North Dakota an established place of business adjacent to the primary motor vehicle display lot maintained by the …

A dealer license issued under this chapter expires on December thirty-first of each year. A licensed dealer may apply for renewal of the dealer's license on forms prescribed by the department and payment of the dealer license and dealer plate fees required by this chapter. The de…

Before the issuance of a motor vehicle dealer license, the applicant must provide proof to the department of a continuous policy of liability insurance for the business operation of the applicant which includes general, business automobile, and sales, repair, or service operation…

1. A motor vehicle dealer may sell a motor vehicle consigned to the dealer by a motor vehicle owner, except when the owner is a licensed motor vehicle dealer, under the terms of a consignment contract between the owner and the dealer. However, a motor vehicle dealer may sell a co…

1. A person may not operate a wholesale or retail auto auction business without being licensed as a motor vehicle dealer. An auto auction operator must keep records related to the seller and purchaser of all vehicles sold through the operator's business for at least two years and…

A manufacturer, importer, or distributor of new motor vehicles, or a subsidiary thereof, may not own, operate, or control a motor vehicle dealership in this state. This section does not apply if: 1. The ownership and operation is for a temporary period not to exceed one year duri…

A manufacturer or franchiser may not offer to sell directly or sell indirectly, any new motor vehicle to a consumer in this state, except through a new motor vehicle dealer holding a franchise for the line make covering the new motor vehicle. This section does not apply to manufa…

A person may not act as, offer to act as, or hold out to be a motor vehicle broker. As used in this section, a broker is a person who, for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, arranges or offers to arrange a transaction involving the sale or exchange of a motor veh…

1. A person may engage in the business of conducting a collector motor vehicle auction without obtaining a motor vehicle dealer's license as otherwise required by this chapter if: a. Each motor vehicle sold or offered for sale at the auction is a collector, antique, or special in…