Minnesota Administrative Rules

7400.0700 DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL.

Subpart 1.

Expiration of dealer licenses.

A dealer license expires at midnight on December 31 of each year. A dealer license is valid upon renewal for the next calendar year. A temporary dealer license expires at midnight on December 31 of each year. A temporary dealer license is valid upon renewal for the remainder of the temporary license period.

Subp. 2.

Renewal application.

A renewal application for a dealer license must be on a form provided by the registrar and must contain the following information:

A.

The application must contain the dealer name and dealer number.

B.

The application must verify that dealer information is accurate as of the date of the renewal. Dealer information includes information or items submitted with the dealer's initial license application, as amended by a notice of change.

C.

One person named on the application shall sign the application, verifying that the information on the application is true. The signature must be notarized.

Subp. 3.

Renewing dealer license; reasons for denial.

A dealer license may be renewed any time on or before December 31. To renew a dealer license, the dealer shall submit a completed license renewal application and the license and filing fees required by statute. The registrar shall renew the dealer license unless the registrar determines there is a reason to deny the renewal. The registrar shall deny the renewal for any of the following reasons:

A.

The application does not meet the requirements of subpart 2.

B.

The license and filing fees required by statute are not paid.

C.

The license has been revoked under part 7400.1600 or 7400.1900 or canceled under part 7400.1800.

D.

The commissioner of revenue notifies the registrar under Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72, that the dealer owes the state delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest.

Subp. 4.

Application after lapse.

Within 60 days after a dealer license has lapsed, a former dealer may obtain another dealer license by following the renewal procedures of this part. A person who obtains a dealer license under this subpart shall pay both the initial application fee and the annual fee. A person loses all dealer privileges after the expiration of a license and before a new license is granted.

Subp. 5.

Requirements when license not renewed.

When a dealer license expires without being renewed, the dealer shall immediately return to the registrar the dealer license certificate, all dealer license plates, and all temporary vehicle permits.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299A.01

History:

19 SR 157; L 2005 c 151 art 1 s 116

Published Electronically:

November 8, 2006