h_tra_2016a_2016-03-16t13:33:58z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 03/16/2016

01:34 PM -- HB 16-1296



Representative Melton introduced House Bill 16-1296. The bill increases penalties on unlicensed motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers (with the same exceptions as in current law), distributors, wholesalers, manufacturer representatives, used motor vehicle dealers, buyer agents, wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers, and motor vehicle salespersons as follows:



• for an individual, a fine of no less than $1,000 and 25 hours of public service, neither of which may be suspended by the court. A second conviction results in a fine ranging from no less than $5,000 to no more than $25,000, and 10 days in jail, neither of which may be suspended by the court; and

• for a corporation, a fine ranging from no less than $5,000 to no more than $25,000.



Under current law, a person commits a class 3 misdemeanor for violating motor vehicle dealer licensing laws. Under the bill, this violation becomes an unclassified misdemeanor.



01:36 PM -- Todd O'Connell, Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association, testified in support of the bill.



01:41 PM -- David Cardella, Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



01:55 PM -- Jery Payne, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee regarding the bill's penalties for unlicensed selling of automobiles.



01:57 PM



Mr. Cardella responded to comments from the committee regarding the bill's penalties. Committee discussion ensued.