Virginia Code 46.2-1583: Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 46.2-1583
- Board: means the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. See Virginia Code 46.2-1500
- Certificate of qualification: means a designation issued by the Board acknowledging that the individual has been certified by the Board as an independent dealer-operator pursuant to § 46. See Virginia Code 46.2-1583
- Course: means a course of study leading to recertification for independent dealer-operators offered by correspondence, electronically, or in person. See Virginia Code 46.2-1583
- Dealer-operator: means the individual who works at the established place of business of a dealer and who is responsible for and in charge of day-to-day operations of that place of business. See Virginia Code 46.2-1500
- Executive Director: means the Executive Director of the Board. See Virginia Code 46.2-1583
- Independent dealer-operator: means the individual who works at the established place of business of an independent motor vehicle dealer and who is responsible for and in charge of day-to-day operations of that place of business. See Virginia Code 46.2-1583
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
- Recertification: means completing the requirements of this article to recertify an independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification. See Virginia Code 46.2-1583
- Vehicle: means every device in, on or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a highway, except personal delivery devices and devices moved by human power or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. See Virginia Code 46.2-100
“Certificate of qualification” means a designation issued by the Board acknowledging that the individual has been certified by the Board as an independent dealer-operator pursuant to § 46.2-1511.
“Course” means a course of study leading to recertification for independent dealer-operators offered by correspondence, electronically, or in person.
“Course provider” or “provider” means any person or entity presenting or offering one or more recertification education courses.
“Exam” or “examination” means a test administered by the Board.
“Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Board.
“Independent dealer-operator” means the individual who works at the established place of business of an independent motor vehicle dealer and who is responsible for and in charge of day-to-day operations of that place of business.
“Independent motor vehicle dealer” or “independent dealer” means a dealer in used motor vehicles that is not also licensed as a franchised motor vehicle dealer.
“Original application” means an application for an independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification from an applicant who has never been issued an independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification in Virginia or whose Virginia independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification has been expired for more than 60 days.
“Recertification” means completing the requirements of this article to recertify an independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification.
2022, c. 574.