Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0960 - Motor Vehicle Commission
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Tennessee Rules & Regulations, Title 0960 – Motor Vehicle Commission, current through March 23, 2025 (regulations.justia.com):
📘 Title 0960 – Motor Vehicle Commission: Structure & Chapters
Chapter
Topic
0960-01
General Rules: Covers definitions; dealer licensing; warranty service/charges; terminations; zoning; advertising; signage; business hours; record access; dealer facilities; insurance; surety bonds; motor vehicle shows; used/ad-rebuilt vehicle disclosure; “lemon law” informational mandates (law.cornell.edu)
0960-02
Automotive Dismantlers & Recyclers: Licensing, operations, record-keeping (specific rules §0960‑02‑.01–.10)
0960-03
Repealed
0960-04
Rules of Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases: Governs administrative hearings and contested case procedures
0960-05
Automotive Mobility Dealer License: Rules for dealers specializing in mobility/adaptive vehicles (§0960‑05‑.01–.09)
✳️ Selected Provisions – Chapter 0960‑01
• Warranty Service & Charges (§.02–.05)
Franchised dealers must honor warranty repairs; labor rates, charge computations, and incentive audits are also regulated (law.cornell.edu).
• Notice of Termination (§.06)
Distributors or manufacturers must provide 60 days’ written notice before franchise termination or non-renewal, outlining reasons. Dealers may petition the Commission within 60 days for a declaratory order if they believe the action is unfair, inequitable, or unwarranted. Failure to comply may bar licensure of competing dealers (regulations.justia.com).
• Signs (§.09)
All dealers must conspicuously install business signage at their licensed place of business (casetext.com).
• Advertising (§.12)
Advertising must avoid false/misleading claims, include clear disclosures, identify dealership name/license number, and:
Show stock numbers.
Label used vehicles accordingly.
Disclose pricing details (MSRP, fees, excluded taxes).
Avoid referencing invoice prices without full disclosure.
Ensure “free” offers are genuine.
Comply with federal TILA (Credit) and Truth‑in‑Leasing rules (law.cornell.edu).
• Motor vehicle shows (§.17)
Producers must obtain a permit at least 10 days in advance .
• Rebuilt/Salvage Disclosure (§.29)
Effective October 5, 2016, dealers must provide written disclosure on vehicles with salvage or rebuilt designations — using a prescribed form (notify.app.tn.gov).
🛠️ Updates & Administrative History
Origin & Certification: Initial rules certified May 31, 1974. Many chapters repealed/refiled in the late 1970s (law.cornell.edu).
Notable Changes:
October 2016: Added §.29 (salvage disclosure); modifications to §.06 (dealership termination) and §.22 (surety bonds) became effective October 5 & 20, 2016 (notify.app.tn.gov).
Current status: Chapters are regularly reviewed and updated—latest effective version is March 23, 2025 .
🔎 How You Can Explore Further
Full Text: Accessible via:
Tennessee Secretary of State official compilation (e.g., PDF at 0960-01.pdf).
Justia for browsing structured rules online (tn.gov, publications.tnsosfiles.com).
Cornell LII offering clear layout of each section (law.cornell.edu).
Rule Changes & Notices: Hosted on TN.gov Notify site, under Motor Vehicle Commission archives (notify.app.tn.gov).
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