Ind. Code ch. 9-32-10

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Ind. Code § 9-32-10-1 Establishment of motor vehicle sales advisory board

Sec. 1. The motor vehicle sales advisory board is established to advise the secretary in the administration of this article. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 9-32-10-2 Composition of board

Sec. 2. The advisory board is composed of the secretary and at least six (6) but less than twelve (12) persons appointed by the governor upon the recommendation of the secretary as follows: (1) At least two (2) of the appointed members must be franchised new motor vehicle dealers as follows: (A) At least one (1) member must: (i) have sold fewer than seven hundred fifty (750) new motor vehicles in the year before the member's appointment; and (ii) be a dealer owner listed on a valid license issued to a franchised new motor vehicle dealer under IC 9-32. (B) At least one (1) member must: (i) have sold more than seven hundred forty-nine (749) new motor vehicles in the year before the member's appointment; and (ii) be a dealer owner listed on a valid license issued to a franchised new motor vehicle dealer under IC 9-32. (2) At least two (2) of the appointed members must: (A) represent the motor vehicle manufacturing industry; (B) have been an Indiana resident for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the member's appointment; and (C) be employed by a manufacturer that holds a valid manufacturer license issued under IC 9-32. (3) At least two (2) members must: (A) represent used motor vehicle dealers that are not franchised new motor vehicle dealers; and (B) be a dealer owner listed on a valid license issued to a used motor vehicle dealer under IC 9-32. (4) The remaining members may be appointed from the following: (A) A representative of a used automobile auction validly licensed under IC 9-32. (B) A representative of an automobile salvage recycler validly licensed under IC 9-32. (C) A representative of a recreational vehicle dealer validly licensed under IC 9-32. (D) A representative of a watercraft dealer validly licensed under IC 9-32. (5) One (1) appointed member may represent the general public and may not have any direct interest in the manufacture or sale of motor vehicles or watercraft. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.80; P.L.284-2019, SEC.27; P.L.182-2021, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 9-32-10-3 Term of appointment; removal; vacancies

Sec. 3. (a) A member appointed to the advisory board under section 2 of this chapter serves a three (3) year term and may be reappointed. Each appointed member serves until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. (b) A member may be removed for good cause. (c) A vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the unexpired term. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.284-2019, SEC.28.

Ind. Code § 9-32-10-4 Compensation; membership not the holding of a public office

Sec. 4. Members of the advisory board are entitled to receive the expenses and per diem allowed by law. Membership on the advisory board does not constitute the holding of a public office. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 9-32-10-5 Officers

Sec. 5. The secretary shall serve as chairperson of the advisory board. The advisory board shall elect a vice chairperson and secretary from the appointed members during the first meeting of each year. The vice chairperson and secretary serve until their successors are appointed and qualified and may be removed for good cause. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.81.

Ind. Code § 9-32-10-6 Meeting; required frequency and on call

Sec. 6. The advisory board shall meet at least one (1) time during a calendar year. Additional meetings may be convened at the call of the secretary or the written request of any three (3) members. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 9-32-10-7 Meetings; quorum; majority vote

Sec. 7. A majority of the current members of the advisory board constitutes a quorum for doing business. The majority vote of the members of the quorum, present and voting, is required for the passage of a matter put to a vote of the advisory board. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.182-2021, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 9-32-10-8 Powers of advisory board

Sec. 8. The advisory board is vested with the following powers: (1) To consult with and advise the secretary. (2) To suggest rules, including the following: (A) The contents of forms. (B) Methods and procedures for the investigation and evaluation of the qualifications of applicants for licenses. (C) The criteria upon which to issue, deny, suspend, and revoke licenses. (D) Procedures for the investigation into and conduct of hearings on unfair practices. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.

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