Texas § TN.503.029 - APPLICATION FOR DEALER GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER
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§ TN.503.029. APPLICATION FOR DEALER GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR DEALER GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER. (a) An applicant for an original or renewal dealer general distinguishing number must submit to the department a written application on a form that: (1) is provided by the department; (2) contains the information required by the department; (3) contains information that demonstrates the person meets the requirements prescribed by Section 503.032 ; (4) contains information that demonstrates the applicant has complied with all applicable state laws and municipal ordinances; (5) states that the applicant agrees to allow the department to examine during working hours the ownership papers for each registered or unregistered vehicle in the applicant's possession or control; and (6) specifies whether the applicant proposes to be a: (A) franchised motor vehicle dealer; (B) independent motor vehicle dealer; (C) wholesale motor vehicle dealer; (D) motorcycle dealer; (E) house trailer dealer; (F) trailer or semitrailer dealer; or (G) independent mobility motor vehicle dealer. (b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135, Sec. 140(2), eff. September 1, 2013. (c) A renewal application must be: (1) submitted before the date the general distinguishing number expires; and (2) accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by Section 503.007 . Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.69(e), eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 871, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 710 (H.B. 2216 ), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741 ), Sec. 140(2), eff. September 1, 2013.
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