Utah Dealer Renewal Class - 2022 RESOURCE & REFERENCE GUIDEBOOK PREFERRED PROVIDER FOR THE STATE OF UTAH & THE USED C AR DEALERS OF UTAH
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Utah Dealer Renewal Class 2022 RESOURCE & REFERENCE GUIDEBOOK PREFERRED PROVIDER FOR T H E S TAT E O F U TA H & T H E U S E D C A R D E A L E R S O F U TA H PRESENTED BY:
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Table Of Contents DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE BOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS IDS DEALER LICENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM WELCOME! ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� V COPYRIGHT POLICY & INFRINGEMENT������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������VII INDUSTRY RESOURCES & PARTNERS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������VIII PASSED BILLS 1SHB 38 - PROPERTY THEFT AMENDMENTS ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 4SSB 109 - TOWING AMENDMENTS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 3SSB 51 TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENTS������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 3SHB104 - STATE EMPLOYMENT AMENDMENTS���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 SB 64 - IDENTIFICATION FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AMENDMENTS�������������������������������������������� 12 5SHB 336 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION MODIFICATIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 HB 108 - VEHICLE INSPECTION AMENDMENTS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 2SHB 186 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION AMENDMENTS������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 14 4S SB 149 - TINTED VEHICLE WINDOWS AMENDMENTS����������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 2SSB227 - CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 LICENSE PLATES 1SHB368 - VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION AMENDMENTS ��������������������������������������� 19 NEW PLATES������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 19 RV DEALER FRANCHISE POWERSPORT & MARINE BILLS SB27 - UTAH POWERSPORT VEHICLE FRANCHISE ADVISORY BOARD AMENDMENTS ����������� 21 3SHB180 - OFF-ROAD VEHICLE SAFETY EDUCATION����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 HB 206 - OUTDOOR RECREATION RELATED EDUCATION��������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 2SHB 317 - SOVEREIGN LANDS TRESPASSING AMENDMENTS ������������������������������������������������������������ 24 HB391 - AUTOCYCLE AMENDMENTS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 SB72 - ATV WEIGHT LIMIT AMENDMENTS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 25 1SHB409 - RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENTS����������������������������������������������������������������� 25 OTHER BILLS PASSED NEW RULE CHANGES & DEALER UPDATES DEALER DOCUMENTARY FEE CHANGES����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 DMV RULES CHANGES������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 29 MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION RULES �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 SALES TAX – MONTANA BROKERS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 FAILURE TO DELIVER TITLES�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 FEDERAL CHANGES NHTSA ODOMETER RULE CHANGES DISCLOSURE EXEMPTION FROM TEN YEARS TO TWENTY YEARS������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 36
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Ids Dealer License Education Program IDS DEALER LICENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM WELCOME! Welcome and thank you for choosing Independent Dealer Solutions to obtain your license renewal education. We are committed to helping dealers across the state of Utah to better understand what is required to operate legally. This is not a class that simply fills a requirement, but a class that offers solutions to keep you in compliance with the laws. It is extremely important as a dealer in Utah that you understand and properly disclose the sale of a motor vehicle. Consumers in Utah are suing dealers and unwinding deals simply because dealers are not aware of all the requirements and disclosures in selling a vehicle. It has never been more apparent why the used vehicle industry must unite together. Every year our legislature is looking at ways to regulate our profession. Even though we are competitors, we must unite our efforts on all government intervention. Independent Dealer Solutions has worked for over 50 years on Capitol Hill “It has never been to protect your interests and are very familiar with the laws governing this more apparent why profession. We are not attorneys or legal council and suggest if you have the used vehicle questions or issues specific to your dealership you should seek legal advice. industry must unite We offer the best option for your education needs and hope you will together. Every year continue to look to us for further information and solutions for your business. our legislature is The mission of IDS is to better inform and educate dealers in Utah to looking at ways avoid any unfair and unneeded legislation. Additionally, we seek to raise to regulate our the level of professionalism of the industry and the confidence of the profession.…” consuming public. We are dedicated to providing quality and professional representation to dealers in Utah and meeting all your business needs. We urge you to become invested in your profession by joining the Used Car Dealers Association and sharing your ideas and issues that affect us all. Working together there is nothing that we cannot do to meet our goals and objectives. If you would like more information about the association and what is available to you, don’t hesitate to contact us. . ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE v
Ids Dealer License Education Program – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Welcome, Continued… Our Industry Anti-Trust Statement Disclosure: Independent Dealers Solutions is organized to promote, develop and, maintain the advancement of the used vehicle dealer, powersport dealer, marine dealer and WHAT IS AN ANTI-TRUST recreation vehicle dealer. IDS does not intended to AND WHY IT’S BAD? and may not play a role in the competitive decisions Congress passed the first antitrust law, the Sherman of its customers, and employees or in any way Act, in 1890 as a “comprehensive charter of economic restrict competition in any aspect of the automotive liberty aimed at preser ving free and unfettered industry. Though this statement of policy makes it clear competition as the rule of trade.” In 1914, Congress unequivocal support for the policy of competition passed two additional antitrust laws: the Federal served by the antitrust laws and its uncompromising Trade Commission Act, which created the FTC, and the intent to comply strictly in all respects with those laws. Clayton Act. With some revisions, these are the three It is the individual responsibility of every dealer to be core federal antitrust laws still in effect today. guided by the antitrust laws. It is not the role of IDS to act as arbiter or judge of competitive conduct of industry members. As such, this statement of antitrust policy is not a mechanism through which members or customers could charge another member or customer with alleged illegal action. This is a great industry because of the people in it who have a vision of what the future can bring. We want to make sure that government does not impose restrictions that will inhibit business or effect commerce in a negative way. We thank those in government who also share the same vision. Be active in sharing ideas and concerns about this industry with us. We can only represent your interests if you tell us what they are. We represent dealers both big and small and will always protect free enterprise. Please let us know what we can do for you to further your success in this industry. www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE vi
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Ids Dealer License Education Program COPYRIGHT POLICY & INFRINGEMENT For more than 45 years IDS has spent a large amount of time, money, and effort in helping dealers meet compliance with required disclosures and forms. We have developed and maintained these forms for dealers to purchase them from us. In light of the number of violations we continue seeing, we are continually preparing notices to every printing facility in Utah outlining the forms we have copyright protection. If they have been printing our protected forms, we will ask them to cease and desist and to disclose any business who has ordered forms or any similar version of the form. This also will include all software companies who have programed our forms into your system without our permission. Making variations to the form is still a violation as well as removing a copyright designation is a violation. Penalties can be very sever for the print company and the dealer. IDS has hired a top level law firm specializing in copyright protection that is investigating all copyright violations for us and taking appropriate action. To avoid this situation from being a problem for your dealership, you or your printer or software company should contact IDS to work out a solution. Our primary solution is to work with you, your printer and your software provider, enabling you to have the proper forms and disclosure to keep your dealership in compliance. We still provide the best prices and always maintain the most current version of the forms as the laws change. We hope you understand our position, as I know you would not want someone else using your name to sell cars without your permission. Here is a basic list of copyrighted forms owned by IDS for your review. If you have questions whether your forms violate our copyright protection, feel free to contact us without fear of reprisal. This list includes the following: • Motor Vehicle Contract of Sale • Test Drive Agreement • Authorization for Payoff & Lien Holder Notification • Vehicle As-Is Agreement No Implied Warranty • Goodwill Service Agreement • Down Payment Disclosure • Dealer Consignment Agreement • Dealer Wholesale Only • Agreement to Furnish Insurance • Trade In Vehicle Appraisal • Safety Recall Notice • Deal Jacket #14 & #15 ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE vii
Ids Dealer License Education Program – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Industry Resources & Partners CORPORATE OFFICE: 7414 South State St. Midvale, UT 84047 Independent Dealer Solutions Ph: 801.566.3802 Fx: 801.566.0708 www.idsinfo.com Located in Midvale, Ogden, and Orem. OGDEN OFFICE: IDS Offices carry promotional products, forms, dealer supplies, guide books and more for all your dealership needs. Some products such as 3544 Lincoln Ave. #9 custom items or specialty items may need to be ordered and sent to Ogden, UT 84405 you at a later time. Ph: 801.621.5869 IDS also provides title and registration services. Bring your paperwork into one of our three offices and have your paperwork processes just like at a DMV office. Service fees apply based on the type of OREM OFFICE: paperwork turnaround service you would like. 905 S. Orem Blvd Temporary Permits are available for purchase at any IDS office. Orem, UT 84058 Ph: 801.852.9003 IDS is not a Legal Attorney Office. IDS suggests that you contact your attorney to review any and all paperwork and business decisions within your dealership. Attorneys: Bryan Fishburn Fishburn & Associates 4505 Wasatch Blvd E # 215, Salt Lake City, UT 84124 (801) 277-3445 IDS CORPORATE OFFICE (MIDVALE) LOCATION Richard Madsen II Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. 36 South State Street, Suite 1400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 (801) 323-3392 Insurance: Curtis J Vernon Insurance 46 West 200 South, Bountiful, UT 84010 þ REPORT PROBLEMS: ph: 801.292.5529 http://MVED.Utah.gov or Call 1.800.297.2600 Local Association: Used Car Dealers of Utah (UCDU) 7414 S State Street, Midvale, UT 84047 ph: 801.438.2520 info@utahdealers.com www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE viii
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills PASSED BILLS 1SHB 38 - PROPERTY THEFT AMENDMENTS Chief Sponsor: Ryan D. Wilcox Senate Sponsor: Karen Mayne - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE & ACTION - - - - - This bill adds certain catalytic converter purchasers to the EFFECTIVE DATE: Pawnshop and Secondhand Merchandise Transaction May 4, 2022 Information Act; requires certain catalytic converter purchasers to document and input information into July 1, 2022 the central database for pawnshops and secondhand ACTION: businesses; sets penalties for a catalytic converter Report catalytic converter thefts to local police, purchaser’s failure to document and input required MVED, UCDU, and your insurance agent. information into the central database; requires certain catalytic converter purchasers to meet specific Beware of persons wanting to sell you catalytic requirements in the Pawnshop and Secondhand converters. Merchandise Transaction Information Act, including holding period requirements; an annual fee; annual training requirements; and certain penalties; provides certain reporting requirements regarding catalytic converter theft for the multi-agency joint strike force; limits the type of payment for certain purchases of a catalytic converter; modifies the membership of the Pawnshop and Secondhand Merchandise Advisory Board; modifies the presumptions for stolen property in certain situations; provides penalties for the theft of a catalytic converter; and makes technical and conforming changes. (a) “Catalytic converter purchase” means a purchase from an individual of a used catalytic converter that is no longer affixed to a vehicle. LEGISLATIVE BILL EFFECTIVE DATE OPTIONS (b) “Catalytic converter purchase” does not mean a Legislative bills have three options for the purchase of a catalytic converter: implementation date. If a bill does not specify (i) from a business regularly engaged in automobile the effective date, then the bill becomes law 60 repair, crushing, dismantling, recycling, or salvage; days following the legislative session. The three options include: (ii) from a new or used vehicle dealer licensed under Title 41, Chapter 3, Motor Vehicle Business Regulation • Upon the signature of the Governor. Act; • A date specified in the legislative bill. (iii) from another catalytic converter purchaser; or • 60 days following the Legislative Session. (iv) that has never been affixed to a vehicle. May 4, 2022 is 60 days following the legislative session this year. ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 1
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – 13-32a-104.7. Database information from catalytic converter purchasers - Penalties. (1) As soon as practicable, but no later than January 1, 2023, a catalytic converter purchaser shall document information for each catalytic converter purchase as required under this section and upload the information to the central database under Section 13-32a-106. (2) A catalytic converter purchaser shall document the following information regarding a catalytic converter purchase: (a) the date and time of the catalytic converter purchase; (b) the following information regarding the individual selling the catalytic converter: (i) the individual’s: (A) full name and date of birth as they appear on the individual’s identification; (B) residence address; (C) telephone number; and (D) signature on a certificate stating that the individual has the legal right to sell the catalytic converter; (ii) the type of identification the individual presents under Subsection (2)(b)(i)(A) and the unique number on the identification; (iii) a color digital photograph or still video of the individual taken at the time of the sale, or a clearly legible photocopy of the individual’s identification; and (iv) except as provided in Subsection (3), an electronic or tangible legible fingerprint of the individual’s right index finger, or if the right index finger cannot be fingerprinted, a legible fingerprint of the individual with a notation identifying the finger fingerprinted and the reason why the right index fingerprint is unavailable; (c) the amount paid for the catalytic converter; (d) the full name of the individual conducting the purchase on behalf of the catalytic converter purchaser or the initials or unique identifying employee number, if the catalytic converter purchaser maintains a record of the initials or unique identifying employee number of the individual; www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 2
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills (e) an accurate description of the catalytic converter, with available identifying marks, including: (i) if available, the name, brand name, number, serial number, model number, manufacturer information, and size of the catalytic converter; (ii) any marks of identification or indicia of ownership on the catalytic converter; (iii) the weight of the catalytic converter, if the payment is based on weight; and (iv) other unique identifying characteristics of the catalytic converter; and (f) a color, digital photograph of the catalytic converter. (3) If the individual selling a catalytic converter to the catalytic converter purchaser previously has sold one or more catalytic converters to the catalytic converter purchaser, the catalytic converter purchaser is not required to obtain the fingerprint under Subsection (2) (b)(iv). (4) A catalytic converter purchaser may not accept a catalytic converter if, upon inspection, it is apparent that the serial number or identifying characteristics have been intentionally defaced on the catalytic converter. (5) The division shall establish standards and criteria for fingerprint legibility under Subsection (2)(b)(iv) by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (6) A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor and is also subject to civil penalties under Section 13- 32a-110. 13-32a-118. Payment limitation for catalytic converter purchases. (1) A catalytic converter purchaser, when making a catalytic converter purchase, may not pay the seller for the catalytic converter with cash or a gift card. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a catalytic converter purchase in which the amount paid to the seller is under $100. ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 3
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – 4SSB 109 - TOWING AMENDMENTS Chief Sponsor: Michael K. McKell House Sponsor: Joel Ferry - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE & ACTION - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE: Highlighted Provisions: October 15, 2022 This bill requires submission of a certain form to the ACTION: Division of Motor Vehicles and notification of the If you are getting charged or being asked to pay owner of a vehicle if the vehicle is removed; amends for unauthorized charges or are not allowed provisions related to the sale or transfer of a vehicle, access to an impounded vehicle contact: vessel, or outboard motor that has been impounded UDOT Motor Carrier Division – Tow Company that has not been claimed or recovered by the owner Investigator, Courtney Minchey - 385.235.0763 or lienholder; grants rulemaking authority to prescribe the format and contents of the form to be submitted to the Division of Motor Vehicles; allows a tow truck motor carrier to charge an after-hour fee if an owner requests release of a vehicle after normal business hours; prohibits a tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator from sharing personal information of or referring other services to a person for whom the tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator has performed a tow service; and makes technical changes. 41-1a-1103. Sale. (1) (a) To determine the model year of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in this section, the division shall use the model year assigned to a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor based on: (i) the vehicle identification number assigned by the division; or (ii) if the division has not assigned a vehicle identification number, the vehicle identification number assigned by the manufacturer. (b) To determine the age of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in this section, the division shall use the date of the impoundment of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor. (2) (a) For a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor with a model year of eight years old or older, if the owner or lienholder of a seized vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor does not recover the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor within 30 days from the date of [seizure,] the original notice described in Section 41-6a-1406, or if the division is unable to determine the owner or lienholder www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 4
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills through reasonable efforts, the division shall [sell] issue a certificate of sale for the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to the tow truck motor carrier in possession of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor upon request by the tow truck motor carrier. (i) For a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor with a model year of eight years old or older, if the owner or lienholder of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor seized under Section 41-1a-1101 and subsequently released by the division fails to take possession of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor and satisfy the amount due to the place of storage within 30 days from the date of release, the division shall 30 days from the date of the original notice described in Section 41-6a-1406, issue a certificate of sale for the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor to the tow truck motor carrier in possession of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor upon request by the tow truck motor carrier, in accordance with this section. (ii) For a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor with a model year of eight years old or older, if the owner or lienholder of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor seized under Section 41-1a-1101 and subsequently released by the division fails to take possession of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor and satisfy the amount due to the place of storage within 20 days from the original notice described in Section 41-6a-1406, the tow truck motor carrier shall notify the division, and the division shall renotify the owner or lienholder. (3) For a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor with a model year seven years old or newer, if the owner or lienholder of a seized vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor does not recover the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor within 60 days from the date of the original notice described in Section 41-6a-1406, or if the division is unable to determine the owner or lienholder through reasonable efforts, the division shall sell the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Subsection(4). (8) For a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor with a model year seven years old or newer, if the owner or lienholder of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor seized under Section 41-1a-1101 and subsequently released by the division fails to take possession of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor and satisfy the amount due ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 5
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – to the place of storage within 60 days from the date of release, the division shall 60 days from the date of the original notice described in Section 41-6a-1406, sell the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Subsection (4). For a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor with a model year of seven years old or newer, if the owner or lienholder of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor seized under Section 41-1a-1101 and subsequently released by the division fails to take possession of the vehicle vessel or outboard motor within 45 days of the original notice described in Section 41-1a-1406, the tow truck motor carrier shall notify the division, and the division shall renotify the owner or lienholder. 41-6a-1406. Removal and impoundment of vehicles -- Reporting and notification requirements -- Administrative impound fee -- Refunds -- Possessory lien -- Rulemaking. (1) If a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is removed or impounded as provided under Section 41-1a-1101, 41-6a-527, 41-6a-1405, 41-6a-1408, or 73-18-20.1 by an order of a peace officer or by an order of a person acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency or highway authority, the removal or impoundment of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor shall be at the expense of the owner. (2) The vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Subsection (1) shall be removed or impounded to a state impound yard. (3) The peace officer may move a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or cause it to be removed by a tow truck motor carrier that meets standards established: (a) under Title 72, Chapter 9, Motor Carrier Safety Act; and (b) by the department under Subsection (10). (4) (a) A report described in this Subsection (4) is required for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that is: (i) removed or impounded as described in Subsection (1); or (ii) removed or impounded by any law enforcement or government entity. www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 6
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills (b) [Immediately] Before noon on the next business day after the date of the removal of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor, a report of the removal shall be sent to the Motor Vehicle Division by: (i) the peace officer or agency by whom the peace officer is employed; and (ii) the tow truck operator or the tow truck motor carrier by whom the tow truck operator is employed. (c) The report shall be in a form specified by the Motor Vehicle Division and shall include: (i) the operator’s name, if known; (ii) a description of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; (iii) the vehicle identification number or vessel or outboard motor identification number; (iv) the license number, temporary permit number, or other identification number issued by a state agency; (v) the date, time, and place of impoundment; (vi) the reason for removal or impoundment; (vii) the name of the tow truck motor carrier who removed the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; and (viii) the place where the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is stored. (d) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Tax Commission shall make rules to establish proper format and information required on the form described in this subsection (4). (e) Until the tow truck operator or tow truck motor carrier reports the removal as required under this Subsection (4), a tow truck motor carrier or impound yard may not: (i) collect any fee associated with the removal; and (ii) begin charging storage fees. (5) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(e) and upon receipt of the report, the Motor Vehicle Division shall give notice, in the manner described in Section 41-1a-114, to the following parties with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor, as applicable: (i) the registered owner; (ii) any lien holder; or ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 7
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – (iii) a dealer, as defined in Section 41-1a-102, if the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is currently operating under a temporary permit issued by the dealer, as described in Section 41-3-302. (20) A tow truck motor carrier or a tow truck operator may not: (a) share contact or other personal information of an owner of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for which the tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator has performed a tow service; (b) receive payment for referring a person for whom the tow truck motor carrier or tow truck operator has performed a tow service to another service, including: (i) a lawyer referral service; (ii) a medical provider; (iii) a funding agency; (iv) a marketer for any service described in Subsections (20)(b)(i) through (iii); (v) a marketer for any other service; or (vi) a third party vendor. 3SSB 51 TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENTS - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE & ACTION - - - - - Chief Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper EFFECTIVE DATE: House Sponsor: Kay J. Christofferson May 4, 2022 - Effective date for Vintage Plate processing. July 1, 2022 - Hiring date for a prosecutor for Highlighted Provisions: MVED from the Attorney General’s Office. This bill makes technical changes to correct ACTION: inaccurate or outdated cross references; allows Educate customers about vintage plate changes the State Tax Commission to delay the expiration of vehicle registrations in circumstances where materials Report violators to MVED for: for registration decals are temporarily unavailable; Curbing – selling without a license at the time of registration, requires a vintage vehicle Odometers discrepancies that has a model year of 1981 or newer to provide proof of an emissions inspection; or provide proof of Salvage & Branding disclosures vehicle insurance that is a type specific to a collector Advertising violations vehicle; for a vintage vehicle that has a model year Be sure to check for proper registration fees for of 1981 or newer: increases the registration fee by 50 different types of vehicles you sell. cents; allows the State Tax Commission to use 50 cents of the increased registration fee to cover the costs to administer the vintage vehicle registration program; www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 8
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills and allows certain vintage vehicles to display a historical support special group license plate instead of a vintage vehicle license plate; for a vintage vehicle, removes the requirement to display a front license plate; amends provisions related to the Office of the Attorney General in prosecution of certain cases related to motor vehicle enforcement; allows the Department of Public Safety to establish a pilot program to establish a public-private partnership to manage certain tow rotation dispatch services; amends certain allocations of funding for transportation projects; clarifies a definition related to local option sales and use taxes for public transit; and makes technical changes. (3)(a) In the event that materials are temporarily unavailable for registration items required under Section 41-1a-402, the commission may delay initial vehicle registration or renewal of vehicle registrations. (b) In a circumstance described in Subsection (3)(a), a person does not violate Subsection (1) for failure to register a vehicle during a delay period described in Subsection (3)(a). (3) Before registration of a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1981 or newer, an owner shall: (a) obtain a certificate of emissions inspection as provided in Section 41-6a-1642; or (b) provide proof of vehicle insurance coverage for the vintage vehicle that is a type specific to a vehicle collector. (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(a)(iii), all license plates to be manufactured and issued by the division shall be treated with a fully reflective material on the plate face that provides effective and dependable reflective brightness during the service period of the license plate. (ii) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(a)(iii), for a historical support special group license plate created under this part, the division shall procure reflective material to satisfy the requirement under Subsection (3)(a)(i) as soon as such material is available at a reasonable cost. ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 9
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – (iii) Notwithstanding the reflectivity requirement described in Subsection (3)(a)(i), the division may manufacture and issue a historical support special group license plate without a fully reflective plate face if: (A) the historical special group license plate is requested for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1980 or older; and (B) the division has manufacturing equipment and technology available to produce the plate in small quantities. 41-1a-404. Location and position of plates -- Visibility of plates -- Exceptions. (b) (i) An owner of a vintage vehicle shall ensure that a license plate is attached to the rear of the vintage vehicle. (ii) An owner of a vintage vehicle is not required to display a license plate on the front of the vintage vehicle. (ii) An applicant for a historical special group license plate is not required to make a donation to the Utah State Historical Society if the historical special group license plate is for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1980 or older. (c) Fifty cents of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(i) for each vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1981 or newer may be used by the commission to cover the costs incurred in enforcing and administering this part. (10) The Office of the Attorney General shall provide prosecution of this chapter. Money Appropriated in this Bill: This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2023 to the Office of the Attorney General -- Internal Service Fund -- Attorney General from the Dedicated Credits Revenue Temporary Permit Account, $192,000. (4) The following vehicles are exempt from an emissions inspection program and the provisions of this section: (c) a vintage vehicle as defined in Section 41-21-1[;]: (i) if the vintage vehicle has a model year of 1980 or older; or www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 10
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills (ii) for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1981 or newer, if the owner provides proof of vehicle insurance that is a type specific to a vehicle collector; 53-1-106.2. Towing dispatch pilot program. (1) The department shall evaluate the availability of vendors, products, and technology capable of increasing efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency in the dispatching of towing providers and management of towing rotations in counties of the first or second class as classified under Section 17-50-501 that experience high demand for tow truck services. 3SHB104 - STATE EMPLOYMENT AMENDMENTS Chief Sponsor: Kay J. Christofferson Senate Sponsor: Evan J. Vickers - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE & ACTION - - - - - Highlighted Provisions: EFFECTIVE DATE: This bill requires the Division of Human Resource May 4, 2022 Management (division) to provide training for supervisors of state agency employees; requires a July 1, 2022 supervisor to attend the training; requires the division ACTION: to establish a pay for performance management Report inappropriate MVED officer actions. These system; requires the division to make rules allowing can be reported to both MVED and the Used Car an employee to receive a wage that exceeds the Dealers of Utah (UCDU). employee’s salary range if necessary to recognize the employee’s performance; requires a state UCDU: agency, no later than July 1, 2023, to evaluate and 801.438.2520 or info@utahdealers.com pay employees based on performance; provides that a state employee hired in a supervisor position on or after July 1, 2022, is exempt from the career service system; allows a state employee in a supervisor position who holds career service status before July 1, 2022, to retain the employee’s career service status or convert to career-service exempt status by July 1, 2023; prohibits the Career Service Review Office from taking jurisdiction of a matter that an employer has not had an opportunity to address; clarifies the process for filing a grievance; repeals longevity and promotion salary increases for certain state employees; except in certain circumstances, requires an employee to submit a grievance within 10 working days; and makes conforming changes. ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 11
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – SB 64 - IDENTIFICATION FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AMENDMENTS Chief Sponsor: Gene Davis House Sponsor: Stephanie Pitcher - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE & ACTION - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE: May 4, 2022 Highlighted Provisions: ACTION: This bill amends identification requirements to register Be sure to include government issued ID a vehicle. information on all TC-656 registration forms. 41-1a-210.5. Government-issued identification This does not need to be a Utah issued ID. If the required on new registrations. customer is from out of the country, a foreign government ID such as drivers license or passport [The division, before issuing any new registration on can be used. Make sure you identify the country or the sale of a vehicle not sold by a vehicle dealer, shall state on any ID on the TC-656 registration form. require the applicant or person making the application to show proof that the applicant or person making the application has a valid driver license.] 41-1a-210.5. Government-issued identification required on new registrations. Subject to Section 63G-15-201, the division, before issuing any new registration on a vehicle, shall require that the applicant provide valid government-issued identification. 5SHB 336 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION MODIFICATIONS - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE & ACTION - - - - - Chief Sponsor: Stephanie Pitcher EFFECTIVE DATE: Senate Sponsor: Todd D. Weiler July 1, 2022 ACTION: Educate your customer of the civil penalty of up Highlighted Provisions: to $1000. This bill allows a county to investigate to determine if a vehicle owner has provided a false or an improper address to register a vehicle to avoid an emissions inspection; allows a county to impose a civil penalty; and makes technical changes. www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 12
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills (a) If a county has reason to believe that a vehicle owner has provided an address as required in Section 41-1a-209 to register or attempt to register a motor vehicle in a county other than the county of the bona fide residence of the owner in order to avoid an emissions inspection required under this section, the county may investigate and gather evidence to determine whether the vehicle owner has used a false address or an address other than the vehicle owner’s bona fide residence or place of business. (b) If a county conducts an investigation as described in Subsection (14)(a) and determines that the vehicle owner has used a false or improper address in an effort to avoid an emissions inspection as required in this section, the county may impose a civil penalty of $1,000. HB 108 - VEHICLE INSPECTION AMENDMENTS Sponsor: Walt Brooks Senate Sponsor: Evan J. Vickers - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - Highlighted Provisions: EFFECTIVE DATE: This bill allows certain other parties to perform vehicle May 4, 2022 identification number inspections if an applicant shows that a vehicle identification inspection is impractical given the circumstances; and makes technical changes. 41-1a-802. Identification number inspectors -- Duties. (1) The following are qualified identification number inspectors: (a) the commission; (b) designated officers and employees of the division; (c) a person operating a safety inspection station under Title 53, Chapter 8, Part 2, Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Act; (d) an official inspection station certified inspector; (e) a dealer licensed under Subsection 41-3-202(1), (2), (3), or (4); [and] (f) all peace officers or designated employees of law enforcement agencies of the state[.]; ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 13
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – (g) all peace officers of the federal government, another state, the District of Columbia, or Canada; or (h) other qualified identification number inspectors expressly authorized by the division. 2SHB 186 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION AMENDMENTS - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - Chief Sponsor: Raymond P. Ward EFFECTIVE DATE: Senate Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper January 1, 2023 ACTION: Highlighted Provisions: Always check registration fees based on type of vehicle being sold. Registraton fee charts are This bill amends the motor vehicle registration fee for available from IDS or the Used Car Dealers of Utah. certain vehicles; defines terms; modifies eligibility for the Road Usage Charge Program (program); amends the Department of Transportation’s rulemaking authority related to the program; sets the road usage charge rate and road usage charge cap for vehicles enrolled in the program; beginning January 1, 2032, allows the Transportation Commission to set the road usage charge rate for vehicles enrolled in the program; and makes technical changes. (13) (a) Beginning on January 1, 2023: (i) the road usage charge rate is 1.0 cent per mile; and (ii) the road usage charge cap is: (A) $130.25 for an annual registration period; and (B) $100.75 for a six-month registration period. (b) Beginning on January 1, 2026: (i) the road usage charge rate is 1.25 cents per mile; and (ii) the road usage charge cap is: (A) $180 for an annual registration period; and (B) $139 for a six-month registration period. (c) Beginning on January 1, 2032: (i) the road usage charge rate is 1.5 cents per mile, unless the commission establishes a different road usage charge rate in accordance with Subsection (14); and (ii) the road usage charge cap is: www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 14
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills (A) $240 for an annual registration period; 4S SB 149 - TINTED VEHICLE WINDOWS AMENDMENTS Chief Sponsor: Daniel McCay House Sponsor: Walt Brooks Highlighted Provisions: This bill amends the allowable window tint on motor vehicle windows. - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - 41-6a-1635. Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- EFFECTIVE DATE: Obstructions reducing visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions. May 4, 2022 (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2), (3), and (4) a person may not operate a motor vehicle with: (a) a windshield that allows less than 70% light transmittance; (b) a front side window that allows less than [43%] [25%] 35% light transmittance, with no more than a 5% variance observed by a peace officer metering the light transmittance; ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 15
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – 2SSB227 - CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT Sponsor: Kirk A. Cullimore - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - House Sponsor: Brady Brammer EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2023 Highlighted Provisions: ACTION: This bill provides consumers the right to: access and Be compliant with Federal Safeguard Act delete certain personal data maintained by certain Follow federal guidelines that include: businesses; and opt out of the collection and use of 1. Organize business data personal data for certain purposes; requires certain businesses that control and process consumers’ 2. Minimize Risk personal data to: safeguard consumers’ personal data; 3. Follow Disposal Plan provide clear information to consumers regarding how 4. Create a written Plan the consumers’ personal data are used; and accept and comply with a consumer’s request to exercise 5. Train Employees the consumer’s rights under this bill; creates a right for 6. Develop a Response Plan a consumer to know what personal data a business *Please note that there are changes to the FTC collects, how the business uses the personal data, and Safeguards Act program. Additional details and whether the business sells the personal data; upon webinars will be available through the Used Car request and subject to exceptions, requires a business Dealers of Utah throughout the year. to delete a consumer’s personal data or stop selling the consumer’s personal data; allows the Division of Consumer Protection to accept and investigate Additional federal disclosures required: consumer complaints regarding the processing of Federal disclosure guidelines for sharing personal data; authorizes the Office of the Attorney Information General to take enforcement action and impose penalties; and makes technical changes. Affiliated partners or providers info Non-affiliated partners info Patriot Act Requirements: Identify and Verify customer personal information Check & document known terrorists list or provider lists. Privacy Policy forms for your dealership can be customized and ordered from IDS. www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 16
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Passed Bills Safeguards Compliance Course Keep Your Dealership Compliant with the FTC's Safeguards Requirements Ensure your staff knows how to protect consumer information to comply with the FTC requirements, avoid inadvertent exposure of your customer's information, government enforcement actions, lawsuits, and bad press. Brought to you by Used Car Dealers of Utah. Powered by the Dealer Education Portal. Visit http://dealereducationportal.com/ Or scan the QR Code for info and registration Only $75 for the Qualified Individual Only $49 Each for All Other Employees Sample policies and The course is flexible agreements are included and on-demand to fit at no additional charge your busy schedule Volume purchase All users earn a discounts available for certificate upon members completion ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 17
Passed Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Autto.com Tired of your 3rd-party warranty company? X Claims not being paid? X Poor customer service? X Complaints from frustrated customers? X Coverages not tailored to your dealership? X Where did all the money go? Now...YOU ARE IN CONTROL! As dealers, we know how stressful running a dealership can be. That’s why we built Autto — the easy way to unlock hidden profits from vehicle service contracts. Autto is more than a warranty program. It’s an entire platform that molds custom software with a full suite of dealer obligor service products that put you in financial control. How? www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 18
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – License Plates LICENSE PLATES 1SHB368 - VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION AMENDMENTS Sponsor: Norman K. Thurston Senate Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper Highlighted Provisions: This bill amends provisions regarding standard license plates; creates a moratorium on the personalized - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - license plate program; creates the special group license plate program; establishes eligibility criteria for EFFECTIVE DATE: different categories of special group license plates; Did not pass. allows a county to require an emissions inspection of a vintage vehicle under certain circumstances; repeals certain restricted accounts; and makes technical and conforming changes. NEW PLATES HB 13 – Live On 1SHB 88 – Dark Sky Plate SB 77 – Military Vehicle Plates ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 19
License Plates – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Visit www.niadaconvention.com to register or book your hotel. www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 20
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Ids Dealer License Education Program - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE: May 4, 2022 LANGUAGE: (12) During an audit under this section, a franchisor may not request a document from the franchisee that originated from the franchisor or a subsidiary of the franchisor, unless the document required additional information from the customer. “Low-volume manufacturer” means a manufacturer who: (a) in this state, sells, displays for sale, or offers for sale or exchange only new motor vehicles of the person’s own line make that are: (i) (A) passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less; or (B) trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less; and (ii) manufactured by the person; and (b) constructs no more than 325 new motor vehicles in any 12-month period. - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2022 to 2032 ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 21
Powersport & Marine Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – RV DEALER FRANCHISE 3SSB 204 - AUTOMOBILE AMENDMENTS Chief Sponsor: Curtis S. Bramble - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - House Sponsor: Carl R. Albrecht EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2023 ACTION: Highlighted Provisions: If you sell an off highway vehicle, educate your This bill amends provisions regarding the timing of customer about the new online education course charge backs for an incentive program; clarifies the and new plating requirements. types of documents that a franchisor may request from a franchisee during an audit; amends the definition of “direct-sale manufacturer” to include small-volume manufacturers; and makes technical and conforming changes. POWERSPORT & MARINE BILLS SB27 - UTAH POWERSPORT VEHICLE FRANCHISE ADVISORY BOARD AMENDMENTS Chief Sponsor: Curtis S. Bramble House Sponsor: Joel Ferry Highlighted Provisions: This bill amends the appointment of members to the Advisory Board; sunsets the Advisory Board in 2032; and makes technical and conforming changes. www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 22
– DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – Powersport & Marine Bills 3SHB180 - OFF-ROAD VEHICLE SAFETY EDUCATION Chief Sponsor: Carl R. Albrecht Senate Sponsor: Curtis S. Bramble Highlighted Provisions: This bill requires any individual operating an off- highway vehicle to complete an online education course; requires an individual under 18 years old without a driver license to complete an operational safety course before operating an off-highway vehicle; requires an individual convicted of certain off-highway vehicle laws to perform community services to repair damages caused by the violation; amends provisions related to off-highway vehicle registration and requires issuance and display of a license plate on each off- highway vehicle; and makes technical changes. (4) (a) (i) Beginning on January 1, 2023, except as provided in Subsection(4)(e), the first time an off- highway vehicle is registered, the Motor Vehicle Division shall issue one off-highway vehicle license plate, a registration decal, and a registration card. (ii) If an off-highway vehicle has been registered previously in this state but has not been issued an off- highway vehicle license plate, beginning on January 1, 2023, upon application for registration renewal, the Motor Vehicle Division shall issue one off-highway vehicle license plate, a registration decal, and a registration card. (c) The [registration sticker shall] off-highway vehicle license plate: (i) shall contain a unique five-digit number [using numbers, letters, or combination of numbers and letters] to identify the off-highway vehicle for which it is issued; (ii) shall be affixed to the rear of the off-highway vehicle for which it is issued in a plainly visible and upright position as prescribed by rule of the division under Section 41-22-5.1; [and] ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL – 801.566.3802 – www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com PAGE 23
Powersport & Marine Bills – DEALER LICENSE RESOURCE GUIDE – (iii) shall be maintained free of foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible; (iv) shall be a distinct tan color with black lettering to identify the license plate as an off-highway vehicle license plate; (v) shall have a location to attach the registration decal; and (vi) may not be a personalized license plate or a special group license plate. (d) At all times, a registration card shall be kept with the off- highway vehicle and shall be available for inspection by a law enforcement officer. (e) An off-highway vehicle that is a motorcycle is: (i) not required to obtain or display an off-highway vehicle - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - license plate; and EFFECTIVE DATE: (ii) required to obtain and display an off-highway vehicle May 4, 2022 registration sticker. 41-22-12.2. Unlawful cross-country motor vehicle travel on public land. (1) A person may not operate and an owner of a motor vehicle may not give another person permission to operate a motor vehicle cross-country on any public land not designated for that use by the controlling agency. (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction. (3) (a) (i) As part of any sentence for a conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall order the person to perform community service in the form of repairing any damage to - - - - - EFFECTIVE DATE - - - - the public land caused by the unlawful cross-country motor vehicle travel, with a minimum sentence calculated as EFFECTIVE DATE: described in Subsection (3)(b). May 4, 2022 (ii) The court shall order the community service described in Subsection (3)(a)(i) to occur at the location or locations where the person caused damage to the public land. (b) For the community service required in Subsection (3)(a), the court shall: (i) determine the approximate value of the damage caused by the unlawful cross-country motor vehicle travel; and (ii) calculate the number of hours of community service required to cover the cost of the damage caused by dividing the approximate value determined pursuant to Subsection (3)(b)(i) by a rate of $25 per hour. www.IndependentDealerSolutions.com – 801.566.3802 – ©2022 Copyright – CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 24
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