Virginia Code 46.2-1586: Recertification requirements
A. To become recertified, an independent dealer-operator shall (i) complete one live instructor-led course certified by the Board with at least four hours of instruction and (ii) pass an examination that may be administered in person or virtually. Such course may be attended in person or virtually, provided that any virtual participation shall require the participant to view the instructor and be viewed by the instructor throughout the course. The Board shall ensure that any such course is available at least monthly.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 46.2-1586
- Board: means the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. See Virginia Code 46.2-1500
- 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
- examination: means a test administered by the Board. See Virginia Code 46.2-1583
- 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
B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any independent dealer-operator who completes a training program approved by the Executive Director and administered by a dealer that employs at least 50 licensed salespersons in the Commonwealth. Any such training program shall not be subject to the requirements of §§ 46.2-1587 and 46.2-1588.
2022, c. 574.