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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 14 - DEALERS IN SECONDHAND AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES (§§ 55-14-101 — 55-14-107) › Section 55-14-102 - Articles not to be sold until possessed for three days

No sale of any secondhand automobile tires or secondhand automobile accessories shall be made by any dealer in the articles until they have been in the dealer's possession for a period of three (3) days.
Acts 1921, ch. 15, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 6621a2; Code 1932, § 6757; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1402.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 14 - DEALERS IN SECONDHAND AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES (§§ 55-14-101 — 55-14-107) › Section 55-14-103 - Violation a Class C misdemeanor

A violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1921, ch. 15, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 6621a3; mod. Code 1932, § 6758; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1403; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 14 - DEALERS IN SECONDHAND AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES (§§ 55-14-101 — 55-14-107) › Section 55-14-104 - "Dealers" defined

Wherever the word "dealers" is used in §§
55-14-105
- 55-14-107, it means all persons, partnerships or corporations engaged in the used or junk car business who purchase for resale used automobile parts and/or accessories.
Acts 1957, ch. 411, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1404.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 14 - DEALERS IN SECONDHAND AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES (§§ 55-14-101 — 55-14-107) › Section 55-14-105 - Contents of records of purchase and resale of used parts and accessories

(a)
All dealers as described in §
55-14-104
shall keep records of all used automobile parts and/or accessories purchased by them for resale and these records shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
Name and address of the person from whom the dealer purchased the parts and/or accessories;
(2)
A receipt signed by the person from whom the dealer bought the parts and/or accessories, showing the dealer's purchase price;
(3)
The license number of the motor vehicle used by the seller, if there is one; and
(4)
The person or place where the seller obtained the parts or accessories.
(b)
The information shall be obtained by the dealer before purchasing the articles for resale.
Acts 1957, ch. 411, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-1405.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 14 - DEALERS IN SECONDHAND AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES (§§ 55-14-101 — 55-14-107) › Section 55-14-106 - Inspection by law enforcement officers

All records and information required to be kept by the dealer shall be made available for inspection by any law enforcement officer or official, and the records and information shall be kept by the dealer for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the dealer; provided, that no law enforcement officer or official shall use this information for any purpose other than the enforcement of law.
Acts 1957, ch. 411, § 3; T.C.A., § 59-1406.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 14 - DEALERS IN SECONDHAND AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES (§§ 55-14-101 — 55-14-107) › Section 55-14-107 - Dealer failing to keep records of purchases and resales of used parts and accessories - Penalty

Any dealer who fails to comply with §§
55-14-104
- 55-14-106 commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1957, ch. 411, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-1407; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 15 - SALE OF MOTOR FUEL REGULATED (§§ 55-15-101 — 55-15-104) › Section 55-15-101 - Sale of motor fuel and lubricating oils regulated - Posting of sign or placard stating price of each product sold required

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or offer for sale at retail, for use or consumption in any motor vehicle, or to deliver into any motor vehicle for actual or apparent use therein, any product for use in supplying, creating or generating motive power to that motor vehicle, or lubricating oil for that motor vehicle, unless the person, firm or corporation conspicuously and plainly posts at the place of the sale or delivery, a sign or placard, stating the price of each such product, and oil, separately, and so that the prices can be readily and easily distinguished by brand or other designation as legible words, letters and figures of uniform size and dimensions. The sign or placard shall be so located and placed that it may easily be seen and read by purchasers or prospective purchasers of the product or oil.
Acts 1939, ch. 200, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.32 (Williams, § 6770.40); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1501.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 15 - SALE OF MOTOR FUEL REGULATED (§§ 55-15-101 — 55-15-104) › Section 55-15-102 - Sales to be at prices shown on sign or placard

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or offer for sale at retail, for use or consumption in any motor vehicle, or to deliver into any motor vehicle, for actual apparent use therein, any product whatsoever for use in supplying, creating or generating motive power to the motor vehicle, or lubricating oil for the motor vehicle, at any price or prices, except the exact price or prices contained on the sign or placard required by this chapter, or to offer, deliver, grant, allow, give or promise, any actual, prospective, contingent, immediate or future benefits, concessions, discounts, refunds, premiums or gratuities of any kind or nature, that, in any degree, manner or extent, shall, or be calculated or intended to, effect or accomplish a sale of the product for other than the posted price or prices.
Acts 1939, ch. 200, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.33 (Williams, § 6770.41); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1502.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 15 - SALE OF MOTOR FUEL REGULATED (§§ 55-15-101 — 55-15-104) › Section 55-15-103 - "Motor vehicle" defined

"Motor vehicle," as used in this chapter, includes all vehicles propelled by any power other than muscular power, except traction engines, road rollers, fire and police vehicles, ambulances, agricultural tractors, tractor cranes, steam shovels, road building machinery, electric trucks with small wheels used in factories, warehouses, and railroad stations and operated principally on private property, and such vehicles run only upon rails or tracks.
Acts 1939, ch. 200, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.34 (Williams, § 6770.42); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1503.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 15 - SALE OF MOTOR FUEL REGULATED (§§ 55-15-101 — 55-15-104) › Section 55-15-104 - Violation a misdemeanor - Penalty

(a)
A violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.
(b)
Each day or part of a day during which a price sign is posted in violation of §
55-15-101
constitutes a separate offense.
Acts 1939, ch. 200, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 6770.35 (Williams, § 6770.43); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 59-1504; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 209, s 1, eff. 4/25/2019.
Acts 1955, ch. 253, § 1; 1967, ch. 21, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1601; Acts 1983, ch. 463, § 1; 1999, ch. 284, §3; 2009 , ch. 530, § 128.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-102 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 209,s 2, eff. 4/25/2019.
Acts 1955, ch. 253, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-1602; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-103 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 344, s 1, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1603; Acts 1989, ch. 185, § 1; 1994, ch. 635, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 868, §§ 2, 3; 1998, ch. 760, § 3; 1999, ch. 302, § 1; 2002, ch. 736, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-104 - [Repealed]

Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 344, s 2, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-1604; Acts 1996, ch. 868, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-105 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 229, s 6, eff. 4/25/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 229, s 5, eff. 4/25/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 229, s 4, eff. 4/25/2023.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 850, Secs.s 1, s 2eff. 4/26/2018.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 548, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 3; 1976, ch. 419, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1605; Acts 1989, ch. 182, §§ 2, 3; 1994, ch. 635, § 3; 1996, ch. 868, § 4; 1998, ch. 760, § 4; 1998, ch. 1074, §1; 2010 , ch. 984, §§1, 2; 2011 , ch. 30, §§1, 2; 2011 , ch. 244, §1; 2012 , ch. 750, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-106 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 4; T.C.A., § 59-1606; Acts 1989, ch. 182, § 1; 1996, ch. 868, §4; 2009 , ch. 530, § 129.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 209, Secs.s 3, s 5eff. 4/25/2019.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 5; T.C.A., § 59-1607; Acts 1983, ch. 463, § 2; 1996, ch. 868, §§ 4, 5; 1998, ch. 760, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-108 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 6; 1969, ch. 185, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1608; Acts 1982, ch. 869, §1; 1996, ch. 868, §4; 2009 , ch. 252, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-109 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1967, ch. 250, § 7; T.C.A., § 59-1609.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-110 - [Repealed]

Acts 2018, ch. 850, § 3; 2019, ch. 209, §§6, 7; repealed by its own terms, effective 7/1/2020.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-111 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1996, ch. 868, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-112 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1998, ch. 1027, §§4, 5; 2007 , ch. 479, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 16 - UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES (§§ 55-16-101 — 55-16-113) › Section 55-16-113 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1017,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2006, ch. 641, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-101 - Legislative findings and declaration

The general assembly finds and declares that the distribution and/or sale of motor vehicles in the state vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and to license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, salespersons, and their representatives doing business in Tennessee in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 1; T.C.A., § 59-1701; Acts 1991, ch. 359, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-104 - Terms of members - Vacancies - Oath of office

(a)
The terms of the chair, and the manufacturer and the consumer members of the commission shall be coterminous with that of the governor making their appointment or until their successors are appointed and qualified.
(b)
(1)
The terms of the industry members first appointed to the commission shall be as follows: those members appointed from the list submitted by the Tennessee Automotive Association who are appointed from the first, fourth and seventh congressional districts shall serve until June 30, 1956; the members appointed from the second, fifth and eighth congressional districts shall serve until June 30, 1958; and the members appointed from the third, sixth and ninth congressional districts shall serve until June 30, 1990; provided, that each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(2)
Thereafter, the term of office of each industry member of the commission other than the chair shall be for six (6) years.
(3)
In the event of the death, resignation or removal of any person serving as a member of the commission, the vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of the governor in the same manner heretofore prescribed for the unexpired portion of the term.
(c)
The chair and each member of the commission shall take and subscribe to the oath of office required of public officers.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 3; 1957, ch. 56, § 4; 1977, ch. 162, § 15; T.C.A., § 59-1704; Acts 1985, ch. 50, § 3; 1986, ch. 658, § 2; 1986, ch. 934, § 3; 1997, ch. 190, §§ 2, 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-105 - Official residence of commission - Meetings - Quorum - Attendance

(a)
The commission's official residence shall be at Nashville.
(b)
The commission shall meet at least once quarterly, such meetings to be in the months of January, April, July, and October. Special meetings may be held upon call of the chair upon adequate notice given by the executive director to the members of the commission and other interested parties.
(c)
A majority of the membership to which the commission is entitled shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business.
(d)
(1)
Any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year shall be removed as a member of the commission.
(2)
The commission's executive director shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (d)(1). If the commission does not appoint a person to serve as its executive director, the commission's presiding officer shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (d)(1).
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776,s 3, eff. 4/12/2016.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 3; 1976, ch. 554, §§ 1, 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(60); 1977, ch. 162, § 16; T.C.A., § 55-1705; Acts 1984, ch. 676, § 4; 1986, ch. 934, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-106 - Executive director - Staff - Special counsel - Seal

(a)
The commission has the authority to appoint a qualified person to serve as its executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and whose duties shall be prescribed by the commission. These duties shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)
The supervision of the commission's office and direction of the activities of the commission's employees;
(2)
Keeping custody of the commission's official seal and the fixing of this seal to all license certificates issued by the commission;
(3)
The receipt and prompt disposition of all correspondence or inquiries directed to the commission; and
(4)
The performance of any other duty required by the commission in the enforcement of this part and part 4 of this chapter.
(b)
Before assuming any official duties, the executive director shall take and subscribe to the oath of office and shall execute a bond in the manner prescribed by title 8, chapter 19.
(c)
The salary of the executive director shall be fixed by the commissioner of commerce and insurance, subject to the approval of the commissioner of human resources.
(d)
The commissioner of commerce and insurance shall employ clerical help, investigators, and field investigators and shall incur other expenses, as may be necessary for the proper discharge of the commission's duties under this part.
(e)
The commission is further authorized to employ special counsel to represent it in any court or administrative proceeding; provided, that no fee paid for any one (1) such employment shall exceed the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and provided further, that this employment of counsel shall be subject to the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter.
(f)
The commission also has the authority to adopt an official seal that shall be as follows: the official seal of the state of Tennessee bordered by the inscription - "Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission."
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 6, eff. 1/1/2017.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 3; 1959, ch. 25, § 3; 1963, ch. 109, § 2; 1975, ch. 165, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(60); 1977, ch. 162, § 17; T.C.A., § 59-1706.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-107 - Powers and duties of commission - Rules and regulations - Forms

The commission is vested with those powers and duties necessary and proper to enable it to fully and effectively carry out the provisions and objectives of this part and part 4 of this chapter, including, but not limited to:
(1)
The authority to promulgate reasonable substantive and procedural rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; and
(2)
The authority to prescribe all forms to be used by the commission in the transaction of its business including application forms, license forms, complaint forms, and renewal forms.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 7, eff. 1/1/2017.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 3; 1977, ch. 162, § 18; T.C.A., § 59-1707.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-108 - Disposition of fees and charges

All fees and charges under this part shall be collected and received by the executive director of the commission and paid by the executive director into the state treasury.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 25, § 3; T.C.A, § 59-1708.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-109 - Activities for which license required - Exception

(a)
(1)
It is unlawful for any person to engage in business as, or serve in the capacity of, or act as a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, distributor branch, factory representative, distributor representative, motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle salesperson or automobile auction without first obtaining a license as required in this part.
(2)
Notwithstanding any of this part to the contrary, an automobile auction license shall not be required for a motor vehicle dealer licensed to sell used motor vehicles if:
(A)
No more frequently than once a year, the dealer utilizes an auction format to sell used motor vehicles at the dealer's established place of business;
(B)
The auction is conducted by an auctioneer licensed by the Tennessee auctioneer commission;
(C)
The motor vehicles are not sold on consignment;
(D)
A total of not more than fifteen (15) motor vehicles are sold, each of which is at least four (4) model years old; and
(E)
The dealer provides at least ten (10) days' advance written notification to the commission describing the time and place of the auction as well as the motor vehicles to be sold in the auction.
(b)
It is a Class A misdemeanor for any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust to engage in business as, or act as, an automotive dismantler and recycler in this state without first obtaining a license therefor as provided in this part.
(c)
The commission shall neither create nor issue any category of license other than those categories specifically required by this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to commercially engage in any activity involving the distribution and/or sale of motor vehicles or recreational vehicles without first qualifying for and obtaining a license or licenses specifically authorized by this chapter unless the requirement for licensure is specifically exempted by statute.
(d)
Public automobile auctions shall be licensed and regulated by the Tennessee auctioneer commission and the Tennessee motor vehicle commission when engaged in the sale of motor vehicles.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 4; 1959, ch. 25, § 4; 1963, ch. 109, § 3; 1977, ch. 162, § 19; 1977, ch. 450, § 2; T.C.A., § 59-1709; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 1991, ch. 335, § 1; 1991, ch. 359, § 3; 2005, ch. 379, § 21; 2008, ch. 724, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-110 - License for each location and franchise - Exception - Employment of salesperson

(a)
Any person engaging, acting or serving in more than one (1) of the activities for which a license is required under §
55-17-109
or having more than one (1) location where the business is carried on or conducted, is required to obtain and hold a separate, current license for each activity in which the person is engaged for each location.
(b)
Any motor vehicle dealer having more than one (1) franchise permitting the dealer to sell or have an interest in the sale of motor vehicles with more than one (1) trade name or line-make shall obtain a separate license for each trade name or line-make of motor vehicle; provided, that persons selling used motor vehicles exclusively need only obtain one (1) license for each business location.
(c)
No motor vehicle dealer or recreational vehicle dealer as defined in §
55-17-401
shall hire any person for the purpose of selling motor vehicles or recreational vehicles, or for acting in the capacity of a motor vehicle salesperson, without first determining that the person is duly licensed as a motor vehicle salesperson.
(d)
No motor vehicle salesperson shall sell or attempt to sell any motor vehicle or recreational vehicle for any motor vehicle dealer or recreational vehicle dealer, unless the motor vehicle salesperson is employed by the motor vehicle dealer or recreational vehicle dealer having an interest in the sale of the motor vehicle or recreational vehicle.
(e)
No person licensed under this section shall give, pay or in any manner compensate any other person for services rendered as a motor vehicle salesperson without first engaging or employing the person in the capacity of a motor vehicle salesperson.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 5, eff. 1/1/2017.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 4; 1959, ch. 25, § 5; 1977, ch. 162, § 20; T.C.A., § 59-1710; Acts 2005, ch. 379, § 22.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-112 - License fees - Interest - Penalty

(a)
The biennial license fees for licenses issued and renewed under this part shall be set by the commission.
(b)
A penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the license fee will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license.
(c)
No renewal application will be accepted more than ninety (90) days after the expiration date of a license.
(d)
Notwithstanding §§
55-17-108
and
55-17-119
to the contrary, all revenue resulting from fees, penalties or interest increased by the 1987 amendment to this section shall be allocated to the motor vehicle commission.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 4; 1955, ch. 322, § 1; 1959, ch. 25, §§ 4, 6; 1963, ch. 109, §§ 3, 4; 1977, ch. 162, § 21; 1977, ch. 450, § 3; 1978, ch. 885, § 1; 1979, ch. 2, § 3; T.C.A., § 59-1712; Acts 1987, ch. 379, §§ 1-8; 1989, ch. 523, § 186; 1999, ch. 148, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-113 - Location of business to be specified on license - Changes requiring new license - Possession and display of license - Name to appear on license

(a)
The license issued to each motor vehicle dealer, manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, distributor branch or automotive dismantler and recycler shall specify the location of the factory, dealership, office or branch.
(b)
Any motor vehicle dealer licensed under this part shall promptly notify the commission of a change in ownership, location or franchise or any other matters the commission may require by rule. If a dealership changes its location entirely or in part or changes or adds to the dealer's franchise or line-makes, a new license must be applied for as in any original application.
(c)
Every motor vehicle salesperson, factory representative or distributor representative shall have the license in the person's possession when engaged in business and shall display it upon request. The name of the employer of the motor vehicle salesperson, factory representative or distributor representative shall appear on the face of the license.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 4; 1963, ch. 109, § 6; 1977, ch. 162, § 23; 1977, ch. 450, § 3; T.C.A., § 59-1713; Acts 1999, ch. 148, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-115 - Venue in actions involving manufacturers and motor vehicle dealers

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the venue for any cause of action, claim, lawsuit, arbitration or mediation in which the parties or litigants are a manufacturer and a motor vehicle dealer shall be the state of Tennessee. This section may not be waived in any contract or other agreement and to do so would be against the public policy of Tennessee.
Acts 2001, ch. 255, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-116 - Judicial review

All final decisions of the commission pursuant to this part may be judicially reviewed in accordance with §
4-5-322
. The venue for these actions shall be Davidson County.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 6; 1977, ch. 162, § 26; T.C.A., § 59-1717.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-117 - Violations - Civil and criminal penalties - Injunctions

(a)
In addition to the remedies provided in this part, any person violating this part or any rule promulgated under this part, or any order issued by the commission, is subject to a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day of violation or for each act of violation, as the commission or the court may deem proper. All civil penalties shall be paid into the general fund of the state.
(b)
Whenever it appears that any person has violated, is violating or is about to violate this part, or any rule promulgated under this part, or any order issued by the commission, the commission, through the attorney general and reporter, may cause a civil suit to be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation or for the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty provided in this section or for both.
(c)
A suit for injunctive relief or for recovery of a civil penalty or for both may be brought either in the county where the defendant resides or conducts business or in the county where the violation or threat of violation occurs.
(d)
In any suit filed by the commission, the court may grant the commission, without bond or other undertaking, any prohibitory or mandatory injunction the facts may warrant, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions.
(e)
Any person willfully, knowingly and persistently violating this part commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 7; 1977, ch. 162, § 27; T.C.A., § 59-1718; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2005, ch. 345, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-118 - Provisions cumulative

This part shall be cumulative to existing laws.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 8; T.C.A., § 59-1719.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-119 - Receipts and expenditures

The commission shall pay all money received as fees and charges into the state treasury and the budget director shall make these allotments out of the general fund as the budget director may deem proper for the necessary and proper expenses of the commission, and no expenditure shall be made by the commission unless and until the allotment has been made by the budget director. The allotment shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state.
Acts 1955, ch. 79, § 9; T.C.A., § 59-1720.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-122 - Provisions governing hearings and judicial review

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall govern all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case, as defined therein, arising under this part.
Acts 1980, ch. 451, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-124 - Sale or transfer from manufacturer to distributor not unlawful

The sale or other transfer of a motor vehicle from a manufacturer to a distributor is not unlawful under §
55-17-109
or §
55-17-114
.
Acts 1987, ch. 435, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-125 - Annual sales reports - Eligibility for dealer plates

(a)
(1)
On or before February 15 of each year, each motor vehicle dealer shall submit to the commission an annual sales report indicating the number of motor vehicles sold by the dealer during the preceding calendar year, the number of dealer registration plates issued to the dealer during the year and the county or counties in which the plates were issued.
(2)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, if a motor vehicle dealer:
(A)
Fails to timely file the annual sales report, the dealer shall not be eligible for any dealer registration plates until the annual sales report is filed;
(B)
Timely files the annual sales report and sells twenty-four (24) or more motor vehicles during a calendar year, then there is a rebuttable presumption that the dealer is eligible to receive, retain, and use dealer registration plates otherwise authorized by §
55-4-226
; or
(C)
Timely files the annual sales report, and sells fewer than twenty-four (24) motor vehicles during a calendar year or if a dealer engaged in business for only a portion of the calendar year but sold fewer than two (2) vehicles on average per month during this portion of the year, then the dealer is eligible to receive, retain, and use up to three (3) dealer registration plates. Upon written request by the dealer and with justification shown, the motor vehicle commission may approve the issuance of additional plates. The commission shall furnish to each county clerk a listing of eligible dealers.
(3)
If pursuant to this section, a dealer is no longer eligible to receive, retain or use dealer registration plates, then the commission is authorized to undertake appropriate action to take possession of any plates issued to the dealer and shall promptly forward the plates to the department of revenue.
(b)
Upon request of the commission, the department shall make available for the commission's inspection departmental information concerning the number of dealer registration plates issued to each dealer.
Acts 1994, ch. 922, § 3; 1995, ch. 19, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-126 - Agreement to and compliance with this part

Any person who acquires or renews a license under this part agrees to and shall comply with this part and any rules or regulations promulgated under this part.
Acts 2005, ch. 345, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-127 - Emission testing and vehicle inspection prior to consummation of sale of preowned vehicles

If a person who seeks to purchase a preowned motor vehicle from a dealer under a title retention agreement or a conditional sales contract, in a city that requires emission testing and a vehicle inspection and the vehicle is to be registered by the purchaser in the county where that city is located and the vehicle has not been pretested or inspected within ninety (90) days prior to the sale, then the purchaser may require the vehicle to be inspected and pass inspections prior to the consummation of the sale of the motor vehicle. If the motor vehicle fails the emissions test or the vehicle inspection, the purchaser may waive in writing this section. In addition, this section may be waived by written agreement of the purchaser and seller of the motor vehicle prior to inspection.
Acts 2006, ch. 580, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 1 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-128) › Section 55-17-128 - Operation of other business at dealer's established place of business

A motor vehicle dealer licensed to sell motor vehicles may operate one (1) additional business at the dealer's established place of business; provided, at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the dealer's established place of business is used for the sale or service, or both, of motor vehicles and that the income derived from the additional business is less than thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross income of the dealership. The dealer may also install signs at the dealer's established place of business for the purpose of advertising the other businesses.
Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 9, eff. 1/1/2017.
Acts 2007, ch. 93, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 3 - AUTOMOTIVE MOBILITY DEALERS (§§ 55-17-301 — 55-17-303) › Section 55-17-301 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Adapted vehicle" means a new or used motor vehicle especially designed or modified for use by an aging or disabled person;
(2)
"Automotive mobility dealer" means any motor vehicle dealer who:
(A)
Exclusively engages in the business of selling, offering to sell, or soliciting or advertising the sale of adapted vehicles;
(B)
Possesses adapted vehicles exclusively for the purpose of resale, either on the dealer's own account or on behalf of another, as the dealer's primary business; or
(C)
Engages in the business of selling, installing, or servicing; offering to sell, install, or service; or soliciting or advertising the sale, installation, or servicing of equipment or modifications specifically designed to facilitate use or operation of a motor vehicle by an aging or disabled person; and
(3)
"Mobility equipment" means equipment specifically designed to facilitate the use of a motor vehicle by an aging or disabled person.
Acts 2010, ch. 1038, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 3 - AUTOMOTIVE MOBILITY DEALERS (§§ 55-17-301 — 55-17-303) › Section 55-17-302 - Automotive mobility dealer license

(a)
Any person, prior to engaging or continuing in the business of an automotive mobility dealer after March 1, 2011, shall obtain an automotive mobility dealer license from the commission.
(b)
(1)
An automotive mobility dealer shall be licensed and regulated by the commission under this chapter.
(2)
The commission shall, by administrative regulations promulgated hereunder in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, establish requirements for initial application for and renewal of a license to be an automotive mobility dealer. The commission's regulations establishing requirements for automotive mobility dealers shall include provisions for automotive mobility dealers to meet reasonable and appropriate quality assurance requirements. Such requirements may include:
(A)
Appropriate training by automotive mobility dealers regarding adapted vehicle usage;
(B)
Driver evaluation by automotive mobility dealers; and
(C)
A requirement that automotive mobility dealers obtain and maintain insurance in an amount to be established by the commission.
(3)
The commission shall have the power to promulgate any other regulations that are necessary to implement this part, including denial, suspension or revocation of an automotive mobility dealer's license. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
(4)
The commission shall, after notice and hearing, revoke the license of an automotive mobility dealer if it determines that the dealer has sold or modified a vehicle that does not comply with this section or any administrative regulations promulgated hereunder. A dealer whose license is revoked under this subsection (b) shall be permitted to appeal the revocation in accordance with part 1 of this chapter.
(5)
An automotive mobility dealer's license may be denied, suspended or revoked for any violation of §
55-17-114
.
(c)
A licensed automotive mobility dealer shall have the right to display, demonstrate, inventory, advertise and offer for sale adapted vehicles.
Acts 2010, ch. 1038, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 3 - AUTOMOTIVE MOBILITY DEALERS (§§ 55-17-301 — 55-17-303) › Section 55-17-303 - Franchising

(a)
No more than two (2) new untitled motor vehicles of a specific line-make may be consigned by a franchised motor vehicle dealer to an automotive mobility dealer.
(b)
Any retail sale of a new untitled motor vehicle must be accomplished by the consigning franchised dealer.
(c)
A licensed franchise motor vehicle dealer shall not be required to obtain an automotive mobility dealer license to display, advertise, offer for sale or sell adapted motor vehicles.
Acts 2010, ch. 1038, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 4 (§§ 55-17-401 — 55-17-419) › Section 55-17-402 - Powers and duties of commission

The commission is vested with those powers and duties necessary and proper to enable it to fully and effectively carry out the provisions and objectives of this part, including, but not limited to:
(1)
The authority to promulgate reasonable substantive and procedural rules as they relate to the operation of this part and pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; and
(2)
The authority to prescribe all forms to be used by the commission in the transaction of its business including application, license, compliance, and financial forms.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 4 (§§ 55-17-401 — 55-17-419) › Section 55-17-403 - License required

(a)
No person shall engage in business as, serve in the capacity of, or act as a manufacturer, recreational vehicle factory representative, or recreational vehicle dealer, without first obtaining a license as required in this part.
(b)
It is unlawful for any person to commercially engage in any activity involving the distribution or sale of any recreational vehicles or used motor vehicles pursuant to §
55-17-419
without first qualifying for and obtaining a license or licenses specifically authorized by this part or, in the case of vehicle salespersons, part 1 of this chapter, unless the requirement for licensure is specifically exempted by statute.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 4 (§§ 55-17-401 — 55-17-419) › Section 55-17-404 - Separate licenses for activities and locations - Employment of licensed salesperson

(a)
Any person engaging, acting, or serving in more than one (1) of the activities for which a license is required under §
55-17-403
or having more than one (1) location where the business is carried on or conducted, is required to obtain and hold a separate, current license for each activity in which the person is engaged for each location.
(b)
No recreational vehicle dealer shall hire any person for the purpose of selling recreational vehicles, or for acting in the capacity of a vehicle salesperson, without first determining that the person is duly licensed as a vehicle salesperson.
(c)
No vehicle salesperson shall sell or attempt to sell any recreational vehicle for any recreational vehicle dealer, unless the vehicle salesperson is employed by the recreational vehicle dealer having an interest in the sale of the recreational vehicle.
(d)
No person licensed under this section shall give, pay, or in any manner compensate any other person for services rendered as a vehicle salesperson without first engaging or employing the person in the capacity of a vehicle salesperson.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 4 (§§ 55-17-401 — 55-17-419) › Section 55-17-406 - Biennial license fees - Penalty for late renewal

(a)
The biennial license fees for licenses issued and renewed under this part shall be set by the commission.
(b)
A penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the license fee will be assessed on any renewal application postmarked after the expiration date of the license.
(c)
No renewal application will be accepted more than ninety (90) days after the expiration date of a license.
(d)
Notwithstanding §
55-17-413
, all revenue resulting from fees, penalties, or interest shall be allocated to the commission.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 4 (§§ 55-17-401 — 55-17-419) › Section 55-17-407 - Location - Notification of changes - Possession of salesperson's license when engaged in business

(a)
The license issued to each recreational vehicle dealer or manufacturer under this part shall specify the location of the factory, dealership, office, or branch, as applicable.
(b)
Any recreational vehicle dealer licensed under this part shall promptly notify the commission of a change in ownership, location, or franchise or any other matters the commission may require by rule.
(c)
Every vehicle salesperson shall have the license in the person's possession when engaged in business and shall display it upon request. The name of the employer of the vehicle salesperson shall appear on the face of the license.
(d)
In addition to the license required under this part or part 1 of this chapter, any person engaged in the business of a public automobile auction and selling recreation vehicles shall also be licensed as a public automobile auction pursuant to §
55-17-109
.
(e)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a motor vehicle salesperson licensed pursuant to part 1 of this chapter to obtain more than one (1) salesperson license to perform such actions for any dealer dually licensed as a recreational vehicle dealer pursuant to this part and motor vehicle dealer pursuant to part 1 of this chapter.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 4 (§§ 55-17-401 — 55-17-419) › Section 55-17-409 - Judicial review - Venue

All final decisions of the commission pursuant to this part may be judicially reviewed in accordance with §
4-5-322
. The venue for these actions shall be Davidson County.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 55 - MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES (§§ 55-1-101 — 55-53-105) › Chapter 17 - VEHICLE SALES LICENSES (§§ 55-17-101 — 55-17-419) › Part 4 (§§ 55-17-401 — 55-17-419) › Section 55-17-410 - Matters and procedures respecting hearing and judicial review of contested case

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall govern all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this part.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 781,s 10, eff. 1/1/2017.