Section 8702 - Transporter location and business requirements(a) Except as provided herein, a transporter license may not be issued to a vehicle transporter unless the transporter has an established place of business that is owned, rented, or leased by the transporter, and which meets the following criteria: (1) A telephone number is listed in the name of the business.(2) The Division of Revenue business license, any local or municipal business license, and the transporter license are kept at the business location, prominently displayed, and available for inspection by the Division of Motor Vehicles.(3) The business maintains and has adequate storage to maintain any records required by the Division of Motor Vehicles. All records regarding the transportation of vehicles and records of transporter registration plates assigned to the transporter must be maintained in paper or electronic form on the premises of the licensed location. Any records required by the Division must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years.(b) Every transporter must have in the transporter's possession, prior to taking possession of a motor vehicle or mobile home for transport, a written agreement that confirms the transporter is contracted to pick up and deliver the motor vehicle or mobile home.(c) During all posted business hours, the records of the transporter must be open to inspection by the Division, any police officer, or any duly authorized investigator at the Department of Justice while discharging their official duties.(d) At least 30 days prior to changing the location of the transporter's business, the transporter must notify the Division upon a form prescribed by the Division. Added by Laws 2023, ch. 302,s 3, eff. 7/17/2024.