Ohio Revised Code Search

... offering for sale, or dealing in motor vehicles shall be considered as used exclusively for those purposes even though snowmobiles, farm machinery, outdoor power equipment, watercraft and related products, or products manufactured or distributed by a motor vehicle manufacturer with which the motor vehicle dealer has a franchise agreement are sold or displayed there, or if repair, accessory, gasoline and oil, storage...

...nt of the previous history, record, and association of the applicant and of each owner, partner, officer, and director, that shall be sufficient to establish to the satisfaction of the registrar the reputation in business of the applicant; (F) A statement showing whether the applicant has previously applied for a motor vehicle dealer's license, motor vehicle leasing dealer's license, distributor's license, or motor...

...de, or a relevant professional or trade association that has been in existence for more than five years and has a majority of members who are motor vehicle dealers licensed in this state; (b) Establish any additional qualifications for course providers; (c) Establish the course curriculum, which shall include information on applicable federal and state law, including consumer protection laws, and shall require ...

...Each person applying for a motor vehicle leasing dealer's license shall biennially, before the first day of April, make out and deliver to the registrar of motor vehicles, upon a blank to be furnished by the registrar for that purpose, a separate application for license for each county in which the business of leasing motor vehicles, as described in division (M) of section 4517.01 of the Revised Code, is to be conduc...

...Each person applying for a motor vehicle auction owner's license shall biennially, before the first day of April, make out and deliver to the registrar of motor vehicles, upon a blank to be furnished by the registrar for that purpose, a separate application for license for each county in which such business is to be conducted. The application shall be in the form prescribed by the registrar, shall be signed and sworn...

...t and deliver to the registrar of motor vehicles, upon a blank to be furnished by the registrar for that purpose, a separate application for license for each place of business maintained. The application shall be in the form prescribed by the registrar, shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant, and, in addition to such other information as is required by the registrar, shall include: (A) Name of applicant and...

...At the time the registrar of motor vehicles grants the application of any person for a license as motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle leasing dealer, distributor, or motor vehicle auction owner, the registrar shall issue to the person a license. The registrar shall prescribe different forms for the licenses of motor vehicle dealers, motor vehicle leasing dealers, distributors, and motor vehicle auction owners, and al...

...shall be paid to the registrar of motor vehicles, who shall pay the same into the state treasury to the credit of the public safety - highway purposes fund established by section 4501.06 of the Revised Code.

...(A) The registrar of motor vehicles shall deny the application of any person for a license as a motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle leasing dealer, or motor vehicle auction owner and refuse to issue the license if the registrar finds that the applicant: (1) Has made any false statement of a material fact in the application; (2) Has not complied with sections 4517.01 to 4517.45 of the Revised Code; (3) Is of bad...

...The registrar of motor vehicles shall deny the application of any person for a license as a distributor and refuse to issue the license if the registrar finds that the applicant: (A) Has made any false statement of a material fact in the application; (B) Has not complied with sections 4517.01 to 4517.45 of the Revised Code; (C) Is of bad business repute or has habitually defaulted on financial obligations; (D...

...person for more than one licensed motor vehicle dealer at the same time, except that a salesperson may act as a salesperson at any licensed dealership owned or operated by the same company, regardless of the county in which the dealership's facility is located.

...om the action of the registrar of motor vehicles to the motor vehicle dealers board in the manner provided in section 4517.33 of the Revised Code.

...ue in this state from the sale of motor vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds or less.

...n application to the registrar of motor vehicles, upon a form furnished by the registrar for that purpose. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall include such information as the registrar may require by rule. (B) The registrar shall issue a construction equipment auction license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this section and section 4517.16 of the Revised Code and pa...

...(A) The registrar of motor vehicles shall, except as provided in division (B) of this section, deny the application of any person for a construction equipment auction license or may revoke a license previously issued if the registrar finds that the person: (1) Is not eligible for the license pursuant to section 4517.16 of the Revised Code; (2) Has made any false statement of a material fact in the application; ...

...nd pounds; (3) File with the bureau of motor vehicles on an annual basis a certification stating the gross proceeds generated from auctions held at the auction site during the prior calendar year and the gross proceeds generated from the sale of motor vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds or less during such year. (B) A construction equipment auctioneer may sell, at auction, mot...

...(A) No motor vehicle wholesaler shall: (1) Sell, offer for sale, or display for sale at wholesale a motor vehicle, when the motor vehicle wholesaler has reasonable cause to believe that the odometer of the motor vehicle has been changed, tampered with, or disconnected to reflect a lesser mileage or use, unless the motor vehicle wholesaler first gives clear and unequivocal notice of the odometer's altered condition; ...

...(A) No motor vehicle dealer licensed under Chapter 4517. of the Revised Code shall do any of the following: (1) Directly or indirectly, solicit the sale of a motor vehicle through a pecuniarily interested person other than a salesperson in the employ of the licensed dealer; (2) Pay any commission or compensation in any form to any person in connection with the sale of a motor vehicle unless the person is a salesp...

...(A) No motor vehicle auction owner licensed under Chapter 4517. of the Revised Code shall: (1) Engage in the sale of motor vehicles at retail from the same licensed location; (2) Knowingly permit the auctioning of a motor vehicle if the motor vehicle auction owner has reasonable cause to believe it is not being offered for sale by the legal owner of the motor vehicle; (3) Knowingly permit the sale of a motor...

...eographical area established by a motor vehicle show sponsor that is based upon the size of the show and that does not unreasonably exclude any licensed new motor vehicle dealer. (2) "Gross vehicle weight rating" means the maximum weight while loaded at which a motor vehicle can safely operate as rated by its manufacturer. (3) "Livestock trailer" means a new or used trailer designed by its manufacturer to be used...

...) of this section, a licensed new motor vehicle dealer that satisfies the requirements of this section may display new motor vehicles at a location other than the dealer's established place of business to provide the general public an opportunity to review and inspect the dealer's product line, including safety features and new technology. (2) No licensed motor vehicle dealer shall display new motor vehicles at the ...

...(A) Any licensed motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle leasing dealer, or distributor shall notify the registrar of motor vehicles concerning any change in status as a dealer, motor vehicle leasing dealer, or distributor during the period for which the dealer, or distributor is licensed, if the change of status concerns any of the following: (1) Personnel of owners, partners, officers, or directors; (2) Locatio...

...(A) No two motor vehicle dealers shall engage in business at the same location, unless they agree to be jointly, severally, and personally liable for any liability arising from their engaging in business at the same location. The agreement shall be filed with the motor vehicle dealers board, and shall also be made a part of the articles of incorporation of each such dealer filed with the secretary of state. Whe...

...t from the previous owner of each motor vehicle the dealer sells, purchases, or receives as a trade on another motor vehicle. The mileage disclosure statement shall be in such form and include such information as the motor vehicle dealers board requires by rule. (B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

...ry retail and wholesale sale of a motor vehicle shall be preceded by a written instrument or contract that shall contain all of the agreements of the parties and shall be signed by the buyer and the seller. The seller, upon execution of the agreement or contract and before the delivery of the motor vehicle, shall deliver to the buyer a copy of the agreement or contract that shall clearly describe the motor vehicle so...