S.B. 554: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - RV BUSINESS LICENSE EXEMPTION

RV BUSINESS LICENSE EXEMPTION - S.B. 554: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 554 (as introduced 4-29-99)

Sponsor: Senator Mike Rogers

Date Completed: 5-12-99

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to permit a dealer to conduct the business of buying, selling, or dealing in motor homes, trailer coaches, trailers, or pickup campers at a recreational vehicle show conducted at a location in the State without obtaining a separate or supplemental license under the Code if all of the following applied:

-- The dealer was licensed as a new vehicle dealer or used or secondhand vehicle dealer.

-- A recreational vehicle or campground association registered with and approved by the Secretary of State (SOS) sponsored the recreational vehicle show.

-- The duration of the recreational vehicle show was not more than 14 days.

-- At least 14 days before the beginning date of the recreational vehicle show, the recreational vehicle or campground association sponsor notified the Secretary of State, in a manner prescribed by the SOS, that the recreational vehicle show was scheduled; the location, dates, and times of the show; and the name, address, and dealer license number of each dealer participating in the show.

(Under the Code, a person must apply separately for a dealer license for each county in which business is to be conducted. Before moving one or more of his or her places of business or opening an additional place of business, a dealer must apply to the SOS for and obtain a supplemental dealer license, for which a fee cannot be charged. A dealer license entitles the dealer to conduct in the county covered by the license the business of buying, selling, and dealing in vehicles or salvageable parts. The dealer license also entitles the dealer to conduct at any other established place of business in the State only the business of buying, selling, or dealing in vehicles at wholesale.)

MCL 257.248 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

- Fiscal Analyst: E. LimbsS9900\s554sa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.