2020 Ohio Revised Code
Title 45 | Motor Vehicles-Aeronautics-Watercraft
Chapter 4517 | Motor Vehicle Dealers, Auction Owners, and Salespersons
Section 4517.24 | Two or More Dealers at Same Location.
Effective: September 29, 2011
Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly
(A) No two motor vehicle dealers shall engage in business at the same location, unless they agree to be jointly, severally, and personally liable for any liability arising from their engaging in business at the same location. The agreement shall be filed with the motor vehicle dealers board, and shall also be made a part of the articles of incorporation of each such dealer filed with the secretary of state. Whenever the board has reason to believe that a dealer who has entered into such an agreement has revoked the agreement but continues to engage in business at the same location, the board shall revoke the dealer's license.
(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
