Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
Here’s a clear overview of Nebraska Administrative Code – Title 253: Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board—the regulations governing the licensing and conduct of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, representatives, and related entities:
📌 Title 253 – Structure & Chapters
Includes 15 chapters detailing board operations, licensing requirements, business standards, and enforcement procedure (regulations.justia.com):
Chapter 1 – Organization (§§ 253‑1‑001 to 253‑1‑007)
Chapter 2 – Issuance of Licenses (§§ 253‑2‑001 to 253‑2‑002)
Chapter 3 – Established Place of Business (§§ 253‑3‑001 to 253‑3‑004)
Chapter 4 – Salesmen & Representatives (§§ 253‑4‑001 to 253‑4‑002)
Chapter 5 – Use of Dealer Plates (§§ 253‑5‑001 to 253‑5‑003) – includes licensee responsibility (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 6 – Sales Instrument (§ 253‑6‑001)
Chapter 7 – Severance Clause (§ 253‑7‑001)
Chapter 8 – Practice Before the Board (§§ 253‑8‑001 to 253‑8‑006)
Chapter 9 – Parties to Proceedings (§§ 253‑9‑001 to 253‑9‑002)
Chapter 10 – Applications (§§ 253‑10‑001 to 253‑10‑009)
Chapter 11 – Complaints (§§ 253‑11‑001 to 253‑11‑008)
Chapter 12 – Board Investigation (§§ 253‑12‑001 to 253‑12‑004)
Chapter 13 – Procedure (§§ 253‑13‑001 to 253‑13‑011)
Chapter 14 – Contested Cases: Evidence (§§ 253‑14‑001 to 253‑14‑014)
Chapter 15 – Forms (§ 253‑15‑001) (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Highlights of Key Provisions
1. Board Scope & Authority
Functions under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60‑1401 to 60‑1441) (mvilb.nebraska.gov).
Composed of 10 members (including the DMV Director, dealers for new/used cars, motorcycles, trailers, a manufacturer rep, and a public member)—all appointed by the Governor for 3-year staggered terms (mvilb.nebraska.gov).
Meets regularly (typically on the third Thursday each month) (mvilb.nebraska.gov).
2. Dealer Plate Usage
Licensees must properly use dealer plates issued under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60‑320 and 60‑322 (law.cornell.edu).
Plates ('DLR' designation) must be purchased via the county treasurer per sales volume guidelines (§ 60‑3 114) (codes.findlaw.com).
3. Advertising Rules & Unlawful Practices
Dealer advertising must be truthful, clear, and include all charges (except tax/title/fees).
Prohibitions include misleading pricing claims, bait-understocking, disparagement, improper use of terms like “wholesale,” “no credit refused,” and other deceptive marketing practices (mvilb.nebraska.gov).
Advertising guidelines draw from Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60‑1411.03.
4. Licensing & Enforcement
Licenses required for dealers, manufacturers, reps, finance entities, salvage/wrecker dealers, and auctions (nebraskalegislature.gov, nebraskalegislature.gov).
Licenses may be denied, suspended, revoked, or fined (up to $5,000 per violation) due to misconduct: fraud, false statements, noncompliance, title forging, deceptive trade practices, etc. .
5. Applications & Processing
Chapters outline detailed procedures for license applications, renewal, complaints, investigations, hearings, evidence rules, and applicable forms (law.cornell.edu).
📚 Related Statutes & Financials
Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60‑1401 to 60‑1441; establishes board foundation (nebraskalegislature.gov).
Dealer Licensing Fund: Fees submitted by the board go into a dedicated fund supporting its operations—not from general revenue (codes.findlaw.com).
📝 Summary
Title 253 NAC codifies Nebraska’s framework for motor vehicle dealer licensing, plate use, advertising standards, complaint handling, and enforcement action—administered by the State Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board under Chapter 60 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
Want to dive deeper?
Explore individual chapter texts (e.g., Chapter 5 on dealer plates or Chapter 11 on complaints).
Visit the board’s official site for forms, agendas, and resource links (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
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