MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2025 Regular Session
To: Business and Commerce
By: Representative Yancey
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-17-76, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS RENEWING APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE AS DETERMINED BY STANDARDS AGREED UPON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE MISSISSIPPI INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION; TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION GRANTED TO USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS ENGAGED IN VEHICLE SALVAGE FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS A CONDITION OF DEALER LICENSURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. Section 63-17-76, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
63-17-76. (1) Every
application for the issuance and renewal of a used
motor vehicle dealer's license shall be accompanied by such evidence as the * * * Department of Revenue
shall prescribe, documenting the completion of an education seminar conducted
by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association during the twelve-month
period immediately preceding the date of application. Completion of an eight-hour
licensing seminar conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association
shall be required for an initial license. The Department of Revenue in
conjunction with the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association shall
determine the number continuing education hours required for individuals
renewing their application for a used motor vehicle dealer's license. All
seminars must be approved by the * * * Department of Revenue.
The education requirements of this section shall not apply to:
* * *
( * * *a) A manufactured home dealer; or
( * * *b) A franchised new car dealer
licensed under the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission Law or any employee of
such a dealer.
(2) The Mississippi
Independent Auto Dealers Association shall submit to the * * * Department of Revenue
a complete and specific description of the seminars it conducts pursuant to
this section, a description of how the seminar will benefit licensees in
conducting their businesses, the number of hours involved, a description of the
method which will be used to ensure attendance, and copies of any instructional
materials which will be provided to attendees. At the time approval is granted,
the * * * Department of Revenue shall determine how many
hours of education may be received by attending the program.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2025.