1. (a) Evidence of program completion shall consist of a completion certificate provided by a certified program provider which shall include the following:

   1. (1) The start and completion date(s) the identified person attended the program.
   2. (2) The total hours of instruction the identified person received in the program.
   3. (3) Full printed name, date of birth, and the number of the California DL or ID of the person who completed the program.

   4. (4) Program provider identifying information including:

      1. (A) Printed name, telephone number, and business address of program provider.
      2. (B) Course curriculum certification number as provided by the department.
      3. (C) Printed name and signature of program instructor or provider.
      4. (D) A unique sequential certificate identifier which includes alpha/numeric symbols.
   5. (5) A statement certifying that the person named on the completion certificate has successfully completed the program.
2. (b) Completion certificates issued for completion of approved dealer education programs will be valid for submission with original dealer license applications for a period of only one year from the date of program completion.
3. (c) All dealer educational program providers shall submit a sample of their program completion certificates to the department for approval prior to utilizing them in a program.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 11704.5, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-31-98; operative 3-31-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 14).