Bill > HB1157

This bill amends Mississippi law to require used motor vehicle dealers to complete continuing education as a condition of renewing their dealer's license. The bill modifies existing requirements by mandating that license renewal applicants complete an education seminar conducted by the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association, with the specific number of continuing education hours to be determined jointly by the Department of Revenue and the association. Previously, an eight-hour licensing seminar was only required for initial licenses. The bill also removes the exemption for used motor vehicle dealers primarily selling salvage vehicles, meaning they will now be subject to the continuing education requirement like other dealers. The only remaining exemptions are for manufactured home dealers and franchised new car dealers. The Department of Revenue will continue to approve the seminars and determine the educational credit hours. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will be automatically repealed on June 30, 2025, which is a standard procedural mechanism for temporary legislative changes in Mississippi.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1157.xml