Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-425.26

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 761-425.26 - State fair, fairs, shows and exhibitions

(1)Definitions. As used in this rule:

"Community" means an area of responsibility as defined in Iowa Code section 322A.1.

"Display" means having new motor vehicles or new towable recreational vehicles available for public viewing at fairs, vehicle shows or vehicle exhibitions. The dealer may also post, display or provide product information through literature or other descriptive media. However, the product information shall not include prices, except for the manufacturer's sticker price. "Display" does not mean offering new vehicles for sale or negotiating sales of new vehicles.

"Fair" means a county fair or a scheduled gathering for a predetermined period of time at a specific location for the exhibition, display or sale of various wares, products, equipment, produce or livestock, but not solely new vehicles, and sponsored by a person other than a single dealer.

"Offer" new vehicles"for sale," "negotiate sales" of new vehicles, or similar wording, means doing any of the following at the state fair or a fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition: posting prices in addition to the manufacturer's sticker price, discussing prices or trade-ins, arranging for payments or financing, and initiating contracts.

"State fair" means the fair as discussed in Iowa Code chapter 173.

"Vehicle exhibition" means a scheduled event conducted at a specific location where various types, makes or models of new vehicles are displayed either at the same time or consecutively in time, and sponsored by a person other than a single dealer.

"Vehicle show" means a scheduled event conducted for a predetermined period of time at a specific location for the purpose of displaying at the same time various types, makes or models of new vehicles, which may be in conjunction with other events or displays, and sponsored by a person other than a single dealer.

(2)Permits for dealers of new motor vehicles.

a. A "display only" fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition permit allows a motor vehicle dealer to display new motor vehicles at a specified fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition in any Iowa county. The permit is valid on Sundays.

b. A "full" fair, state fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition permit allows a motor vehicle dealer to display and offer new motor vehicles for sale and negotiate sales of new motor vehicles at the state fair, or a specified fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition that is held within the motor vehicle dealer's community. EXCEPTION: A motor vehicle dealer who is licensed to sell motor homes may be issued a permit to offer for sale Class "A" and Class "C" motor homes at a specified fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition in any Iowa county. A "full" fair, show or exhibition permit is not valid on Sundays.

c. The following restrictions are applicable to both types of permits:

(1) Permits will be issued to motor vehicle dealers only for the state fair, fairs, vehicle shows or vehicle exhibitions where more than one motor vehicle dealer may participate.

(2) A permit is limited to the line makes for which the motor vehicle dealer is licensed in Iowa.

(3) Reserved.

(4)Permits for dealers of new towable recreational vehicles. A fair, vehicle show or vehicle exhibition permit allows a towable recreational vehicle dealer to display and offer new towable recreational vehicles for sale and negotiate sales of new towable recreational vehicles at a specified fair, vehicle show, or vehicle exhibition in any Iowa county.

a. The permit is valid on Sundays.

b. The permit is limited to the line makes for which the towable recreational vehicle dealer is licensed in Iowa.

c. A towable recreational vehicle dealer who does not have a permit may display vehicles at fairs, vehicle shows and vehicle exhibitions.

(5)Permit application. A motor vehicle or towable recreational vehicle dealer shall apply for a permit on an application form prescribed by the department. The application shall include the dealer's name, address and license number and the following information about the event: name, location, sponsor(s) and duration, including the opening and closing dates.

(6)Display of permit. The motor vehicle or towable recreational vehicle dealer shall display the permit in close proximity to the vehicles being exhibited.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 322.5(2) and 322C.3(9).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-425.26

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