Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 735 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DRIVER AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES DIVISION
Division 150 - VEHICLE DEALERS
Section 735-150-0105 - Late Renewal of Dealer Certificate

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 735-150-0105

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) An application to renew a dealer certificate will not be considered late if the dealer submits an application for renewal within 15 days of the date that the previous certificate expired, and the application is submitted with all applicable fees and a surety bond in effect during that 15-day period.

(2) An application to renew a dealer certificate is late, and subject to the late payment charge under ORS 822.700(6), if the dealer submits:

(a) An application not later than 45 days after the previous certificate expired and the application is submitted with all applicable fees; and

(b) A surety bond in effect during that 45-day period.

(3) A dealer who continues business operations 45 days after their certificate has expired is in violation of ORS 822.005 and is subject to civil penalties under OAR 735-150-0170.

(4) Except for the late payment fee under ORS 822.700, DMV may waive or reduce a penalty described under this rule if the dealer provides DMV with written documentation that shows mitigating circumstances prevented the dealer from renewing their certificate on time. Mitigating circumstances DMV may consider include:

(a) The dealer took action to renew the certificate on a date reasonably calculated to complete the process in a timely manner; and

(b) The delay in renewal was due to circumstances beyond the dealer's ability to control.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.430, 184.619, 802.010, 802.370, 803.600, 803.625, 821.060, 821.080, 822.005 - 822.080 & 822.700

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 822.020 & 822.700

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