N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 2004.02

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Saf-C 2004.02 - Issuance of Auto Wholesale Dealer License
(a) The department shall issue an auto wholesale dealer license when:
(1) The applicant submits a completed application form RDMV 735, along with the appropriate fee, pursuant to RSA 261:103-a, II;
(2) The applicant meets the requirements of RSA 259:5-a and RSA 261:103-a;
(3) The applicant obtains a bond pursuant to RSA 261:98;
(4) The applicant meets local approval, pursuant to Saf-C 2003.04; and
(5) When an individual authorized by the director determines, after an investigation, that the applicant meets the requirements of RSA 259:5-a and RSA 261:103-a.
(b) The auto wholesale dealer shall prominently display the original dealer license or a legible copy of the original dealer license to the public at the established place of business at all times.
(c) Pursuant to RSA 261:103-aVI, an auto wholesale dealer license shall not be transferred, borrowed, sold or leased to any other person, business or location and shall not be altered or modified in any manner.
(d) An auto wholesale dealer license shall be presented to any individual authorized by the director upon demand or surrendered to the department, if required, after a hearing.
(e) An auto wholesale dealer license shall not be issued if any person listed on the application is currently under suspension or revocation for a violation of dealer laws or rules.
(f) Upon issuance of an auto wholesale dealer license, the auto wholesale dealer shall attend the dealer overview session in accordance with the requirements of Saf-C 2003.07.
(g) An applicant whose established place of business is a residence as set forth in RSA 259:29-a, II shall conduct the auto wholesale business in which he/she is engaged at that particular location as defined in RSA 259:76.
(h) More than one dealer located in one enclosed building shall be clearly separated by a permanent physical wall. Each shall have an independent separate exterior entrance for the public or an independent entrance onto a common area within the building.
(i) No more than one dealer shall be permitted within one business location without a clearly defined portion of space with definite boundaries and signage so as not to confuse the public.
(j) The prohibition in (i) above shall not apply to more than one DMV licensed business within one business location if the business name and owners are the same for both businesses.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 2004.02

#2233, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2949, eff 1-7-85, EXPIRED 1-7-91

New. #5251, eff 10-21-91 (formerly Saf-M 1104.02); amd by #5502, eff 11-12-92; amd by #6604, INTERIM, eff 10-18-97, EXPIRED 2-15-98; ss by #6663, eff 1-1-98, EXPIRED: 1-1-06

New. #8569, INTERIM, eff 2-18-06, EXPIRED: 8-17-06

New. #8966, eff 8-23-07

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11028, Effective 1/29/2016, Expires 1/29/2026.
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 23, Filed June 8, 2017, Proposed by #12177, Effective 5/18/2017, Expires 5/18/2027.