Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-425.50

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 761-425.50 - Manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers

This rule applies to the licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers of new motor vehicles and towable recreational vehicles.

(1)Application for license. To apply for a license, the applicant shall complete an application form prescribed by the department. A list of the applicant's franchised dealers in Iowa and a sample copy of a completed manufacturer's certificate of origin that is issued by the firm shall accompany the application. A distributor or wholesaler shall also provide a copy of written authorization from the manufacturer to act as its distributor or wholesaler.

(2)Licensing requirements.

a. New motor homes delivered to Iowa dealers must contain the systems and meet the standards specified in Iowa Code section 321.1(36C)"d."

b. A licensee shall ensure that any new retail outlet is properly licensed as a dealer before any vehicles are delivered to the outlet.

c. A licensee shall notify the vehicle and motor carrier services bureau in writing at least ten days prior to any:

(1) Change in name, location or method of doing business, as shown on the license.

(2) Issuance of a franchise to a dealer in this state to sell new vehicles at retail.

(3) Change in the trade name of a towable recreational vehicle manufactured for delivery in this state.

d. A licensee shall notify the vehicle and motor carrier services bureau in writing at least ten days before any new make of vehicle is offered for sale at retail in this state.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 322.27 to 322.30 and 322C.7 to 322C.9.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-425.50

Amended by IAB March 14, 2018/Volume XL, Number 19, effective 4/18/2018

Amended by IAB March 11, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 19, effective 4/15/2020