Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7400 - MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
DEALER LICENSING
Part 7400.0300 - ITEMS FILED WITH APPLICATION

Subpart 1. Requirement.

The items described in this part must be filed as part of an initial application for a dealer license.

Subp. 2. Fees.

The application must be accompanied by the license fees and filing fees required by statute.

Subp. 3. Surety bond.

This subpart applies to the application for a new motor vehicle dealer, used motor vehicle dealer, vehicle salvage pool, motor vehicle lessor, motor vehicle wholesaler, or motor vehicle auctioneer license. The application must be accompanied by a surety bond, as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 168.27, subdivision 24. This subpart does not apply to the application for a used vehicle parts dealer license or a scrap metal processor license.

Subp. 4. Statement of zoning compliance.

This subpart applies to the application for a new motor vehicle dealer, used motor vehicle dealer, vehicle salvage pool, motor vehicle lessor, motor vehicle wholesaler, or motor vehicle auctioneer license. The application must be accompanied by a statement from each local zoning authority where the applicant owns or leases a commercial building or commercial office space. The statement must acknowledge that the commercial building or commercial office space conforms to local zoning regulations. This subpart does not apply to the application for a used vehicle parts dealer license or a scrap metal processor license.

Subp. 5. Tax information.

The application must be accompanied by a completed tax information form required by the commissioner of revenue under Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72.

Subp. 6. Copy of contract or franchise.

The application for a new motor vehicle dealer license must be accompanied by a copy of or documentation of each contract or franchise required under Minnesota Statutes, section 168.27, subdivision 10, clause (1)(b).

Subp. 7. Proof of ownership of building.

This subpart applies to the application for a new motor vehicle dealer, used motor vehicle dealer, vehicle salvage pool, motor vehicle lessor, motor vehicle wholesaler, or motor vehicle auctioneer license. The application must be accompanied by a copy of the lease or proof of ownership covering each established place of business of the applicant. The proof of ownership may be in the form of a deed or tax identification statement or similar document. This subpart does not apply to the application for a used vehicle parts dealer license or a scrap metal processor license.