Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 29, 2024
Rule 681-3-.03 - Supplemental License and Temporary Sites(1) A supplemental license shall be required of a Georgia licensed used motor vehicle dealer for each car lot operated by or proposed to be operated by the Georgia licensee for any period to exceed ninety-six (96) consecutive hours, when such lot is not located immediately adjacent to the established place of business. Each and every lot operated or proposed to be operated by the Georgia licensee for any period to exceed ninety-six (96) consecutive hours, which is not located immediately adjacent to the licensee's established place of business, must have its own supplemental license, and no supplemental license shall extend to more than one lot.(2) In order to be entitled to the issuance of a supplemental license, the licensee must hold a valid Georgia used car dealer's license and is required to provide the Division with an appropriate application and the following information: 1. the licensee's license number;2. photographs of the proposed location for the supplemental license;3. proof that a business license can be obtained from the municipality or county wherein lies the proposed location or proof that no such license is required.(3) A used motor vehicle dealer may engage in the used car business at a temporary site for a period not to exceed ninety-six (96) consecutive hours in a 30-day period of time. Any licensed dealer who proposes to conduct a sale on a temporary site must submit a complete application for a temporary site sale permit with the Board at least 60 days prior to the proposed starting date of the temporary site sale. A complete application will include the appropriate fee as listed on the application, a copy of the written notice(s) required by this rule to be given to each purchaser of a vehicle at the temporary site sales, written documentation demonstrating that the dealer has complied with any licensing requirements applicable in the local jurisdiction in which the temporary site sale will occur, and a copy of a written agreement with the owner of the real property where this sale will occur. A separate application and fee must be submitted for every temporary site sale. The approved permit shall be forwarded to the licensed dealer prior to the proposed starting date of the sale. The dealer shall be required to post the approved permit in a conspicuous place at the temporary site sale. A used motor vehicle dealer may not operate at a temporary site more than three times in any one calendar year. The temporary site must be located within one county of the county of the dealer's established place of business.(a) For every sale conducted by a Georgia licensee, the licensee shall provide each consumer purchasing a used motor vehicle, at the sale, with the following information in writing:1. the licensee's Georgia license number;2. the address and telephone number of each licensed location;3. the name of the owner or contact person for the license;4. the place where complaints can be communicated, if different from the licensed location(s);(b) Any disciplinary action which may be taken for a violation of this rule shall be in addition to any penalty which may be imposed by the other state or federal agency.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 681-3-.03
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-47-6, 43-47-8.
Original Rule entitled "Supplemental License" adopted F. Dec. 8, 1995; eff. Dec. 28, 1995.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Supplemental Licenses and Temporary Sites" adopted. F. Sept. 25, 2001; eff. Oct. 15, 2001.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Nov. 30, 2007; eff. Dec. 20, 2007.