MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2025 Regular Session To: Finance By: Senator(s) Johnson Senate Bill 2565 AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-17-76, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AT LEAST SIX HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONDUCTED BY THE MISSISSIPPI INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO RENEWAL OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE; TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST ONE HOUR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION BE RELATED TO TITLING AND TAGS, AND AT LEAST THREE HOURS BE ONSITE TRAINING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 63-17-76, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 63-17-76. (1) Every application for the issuance of a used motor vehicle dealer's license shall be accompanied by such evidence as the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue shall prescribe, documenting the completion of an education seminar conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association during the twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of application. Completion of an eight-hour licensing seminar conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association shall be required for an initial license. All seminars must be approved by the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue. The education requirements of this section shall not apply to: (a) Used motor vehicle dealer, the primary business of which is the sale of salvage vehicles on behalf of insurers; (b) A manufactured home dealer; or (c) A franchised new car dealer licensed under the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission Law or any employee of such a dealer. (2) The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association shall submit to the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue a complete and specific description of the seminars it conducts pursuant to this section, a description of how the seminar will benefit licensees in conducting their businesses, the number of hours involved, a description of the method which will be used to ensure attendance, and copies of any instructional materials which will be provided to attendees. At the time approval is granted, the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue shall determine how many hours of education may be received by attending the program. (3) Every renewal application for the issuance of a used motor vehicle dealer's license shall be accompanied by such evidence documenting the completion of a continuing education course conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association preceding the date of the application. Renewal of a license shall not be granted unless the licensee submits satisfactory proof of at least six (6) hours of attendance at such continuing education within twelve (12) months prior to renewal of a license. At least one (1) hour of continuing education must be related to titling and tags, and at least three (3) hours must be onsite training. Upon completion of the seminar, the certificate must be issued in the same name as the company employing the instructors. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025.
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2025 Regular Session
To: Finance
By: Senator(s) Johnson
# Senate Bill 2565
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-17-76, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE AT LEAST SIX HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONDUCTED BY THE MISSISSIPPI INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO RENEWAL OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE; TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST ONE HOUR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION BE RELATED TO TITLING AND TAGS, AND AT LEAST THREE HOURS BE ONSITE TRAINING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. Section 63-17-76, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
63-17-76. (1) Every application for the issuance of a used motor vehicle dealer's license shall be accompanied by such evidence as the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue shall prescribe, documenting the completion of an education seminar conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association during the twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of application. Completion of an eight-hour licensing seminar conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association shall be required for an initial license. All seminars must be approved by the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue. The education requirements of this section shall not apply to:
(a) Used motor vehicle dealer, the primary business of which is the sale of salvage vehicles on behalf of insurers;
(b) A manufactured home dealer; or
(c) A franchised new car dealer licensed under the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission Law or any employee of such a dealer.
(2) The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association shall submit to the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue a complete and specific description of the seminars it conducts pursuant to this section, a description of how the seminar will benefit licensees in conducting their businesses, the number of hours involved, a description of the method which will be used to ensure attendance, and copies of any instructional materials which will be provided to attendees. At the time approval is granted, the * * * State Tax Commission Department of Revenue shall determine how many hours of education may be received by attending the program.
(3) Every renewal application for the issuance of a used motor vehicle dealer's license shall be accompanied by such evidence documenting the completion of a continuing education course conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association preceding the date of the application. Renewal of a license shall not be granted unless the licensee submits satisfactory proof of at least six (6) hours of attendance at such continuing education within twelve (12) months prior to renewal of a license. At least one (1) hour of continuing education must be related to titling and tags, and at least three (3) hours must be onsite training. Upon completion of the seminar, the certificate must be issued in the same name as the company employing the instructors.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025.