Code of Virginia § 46.2-1583. Definitions.
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As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Certificate of qualification" means a designation issued by the Board acknowledging that the individual has been certified by the Board as an independent dealer-operator pursuant to § 46.2-1511 .
"Course" means a course of study leading to recertification for independent dealer-operators offered by correspondence, electronically, or in person.
"Course provider" or "provider" means any person or entity presenting or offering one or more recertification education courses.
"Exam" or "examination" means a test administered by the Board or the Department.
"Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Board.
"Independent dealer-operator" means the individual who works at the established place of business of an independent motor vehicle dealer and who is responsible for and in charge of day-to-day operations of that place of business.
"Independent motor vehicle dealer" or "independent dealer" means a dealer in used motor vehicles that is not also licensed as a franchised motor vehicle dealer.
"Original application" means an application for an independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification from an applicant who has never been issued an independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification in Virginia or whose Virginia independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification has been expired for more than 60 days.
"Recertification" means completing the requirements of this article to recertify an independent dealer-operator certificate of qualification.
2022, c. 574 ; 2024, cc. 84 , 85 .