PURPOSE: This rule establishes the business records to be retained by boat dealers, boat manufacturers, motor vehicle dealers, wholesale motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle manufacturers.
(1) A licensee shall maintain clear and complete books, records, files and other matters required and necessary to conduct the business of manufacturing and/or selling motor vehicles, trailers and/or boats including but not limited to titles, riders, disclosure statements, affidavits, inventory and related documentation.(2) The licensee shall have sufficient proof of ownership at the business location for each vehicle/unit owned by the licensee in the form of a certificate of ownership or copy thereof, bill of sale or invoice.(3) The business records of a licensee shall be maintained at the office of the licensee's business location.(4) A licensee shall maintain business records for a period of not less than three (3) years, unless otherwise specified by law.(5) A licensee shall maintain clear and complete copies of all odometer disclosure documents issued and received by the licensee for a period of five (5) years. AUTHORITY: sections 301.553 and 301.560, RSMo Supp. 1998.* Original rule filed Nov. 1, 1999, effective May 30, 2000. *Original authority: 301.553, RSMo 1988, amended 1989, 1993, 1995, 1997; and 301.560, RSMo 1988, amended 1989, 1993, 1995, 1997.