Bill Text: HI SB2525 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-17 - The committee(s) on CPH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-19-16 9:00AM in conference room 229. [SB2525 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2016-SB2525-Introduced.html
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THE SENATE |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING ACT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 437-1.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending the definition of "attachment hardware" to read:
""Attachment hardware" means the
body, equipment, components, and associated fasteners that
directly attach [the bumper] to the chassis frame."
2. By amending the definition of "dealer" to read:
""Dealer" includes "auction" as defined in this section or any person or entity not expressly excluded by this chapter who sells three or more vehicles within a calendar year, or who is engaged in the business of selling, soliciting, offering, or attempting to negotiate sales, purchases, or exchanges of motor vehicles or any interest therein, including options to purchase motor vehicles. The dealer must be the franchisee and be authorized and able to provide the warranty services of the new motor vehicle it sells. The term "dealer" excludes a person who sells or purchases motor vehicles in the capacity of:
(1) A receiver, trustee, personal representative, guardian, or any other person appointed by or acting under a judgment or order of any court;
(2) A public officer while performing official duties;
(3) A holder of an auction license issued under this chapter when acting within the scope of the license;
(4) An insurance company, finance company, bank, or other financial institution that sells or offers for sale motor vehicles repossessed or foreclosed by it under the terms of a credit sale contract or security agreement;
(5) A person not engaged in the business of selling or purchasing motor vehicles who acquires or disposes of motor vehicles for the person's own personal, family, or business use; provided that the vehicles are acquired or disposed of for the person's use in good faith and not for the purpose of evading any provision of this chapter;
(6) A consumer consultant who is not engaged in the business of selling, soliciting, offering, or attempting to negotiate sales or exchanges of motor vehicles or any interest therein for any dealer, and who for a fee provides specialized information and expertise in motor vehicle sales transactions to consumers who wish to purchase or lease motor vehicles; provided that the consumer consultant shall register and pay a fee to the board prior to offering consultant services; or
(7) A Hawaii bank or its affiliate selling or offering for sale motor vehicles surrendered or redelivered to it under the terms of a lease or sold by it pursuant to a purchase option contained in a lease."
3. By amending the definition of "manufacturer" to read:
""Manufacturer" means any
person, resident or nonresident, who is engaged in the business of
manufacturing or assembling new motor vehicles[.] that have its motor
vehicle identification number (VIN) on the motor vehicle."
4. By amending the definition of "motor vehicle" to read:
""Motor vehicle" includes any vehicle, motor vehicle, or truck, as defined in sections 249-1 and 249-2, that are self-propelled, except for tractors, trailers, and amphibious vehicles."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act
Description:
Clarifies the definitions of "attachment hardware", "dealer", "manufacturer", and "motor vehicle" in the motor vehicle industry licensing act.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
