Bill Text: IL HB2745 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In a Section concerning used vehicle dealer prelicensing education requirements, provides that an organization representing independent Illinois automobile dealers shall provide 2 of the mandatory 8 hours of courses.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Failed) 2014-12-03 - Session Sine Die [HB2745 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HB2745-Introduced.html

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2013 and 2014 HB2745 Introduced 2/21/2013, by Rep. Jim Sacia SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
625 ILCS 5/5-102.5
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In a Section concerning used vehicle dealer prelicensing education requirements, provides that an organization representing independent Illinois automobile dealers shall provide 2 of the mandatory 8 hours of courses.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning transportation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing
Section 5-102.5 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/5-102.5)
Sec. 5-102.5. Used vehicle dealer prelicensing education
program courses.
(a) An applicant for a license as a used vehicle dealer
shall complete a minimum of 8 hours of prelicensing education
program courses pursuant to this Section prior to submitting an
application to the Secretary of State.
(b) To meet the requirements of this Section, at least one
individual who is associated with the used vehicle dealer as an
owner, principal, corporate officer, director, or member or
partner of a limited liability company or limited liability
partnership shall complete the education program courses.
(c) The education program courses shall be provided by
public or private entities with an expertise in the area as
approved by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State must
approve course curricula and instruction, in consultation with
the Illinois Department of Transportation and any private
entity with expertise in the area in the Secretary of State's

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discretion. An organization representing independent Illinois
automobile dealers shall provide 2 of the mandatory 8 hours of
prelicensing education program courses.
(d) Each person who successfully completes an approved
prelicensing education program under this Section shall be
issued a certificate by the education program provider of the
course. The current certificate of completion, or a copy of the
certificate, shall be posted conspicuously in the principal
office of the licensee.
(e) The provisions of this Section apply to all used
vehicle dealers including, but not limited to, individuals,
corporations, and partnerships, except for the following:
(1) Motor vehicle rental companies having a national
franchise;
(2) National motor vehicle auction companies;
(3) Wholesale dealer-only auction companies;
(4) Used vehicle dealerships owned by a franchise motor
vehicle dealer; and
(5) Banks, credit unions, and savings and loan
associations.
(Source: P.A. 96-678, eff. 8-25-09.)