1. (a) All manufacturers, manufacturer branches, distributors and distributor branches of new motor vehicles (as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 472.5(e)) are required to file a written statement with the New Motor Vehicle Board on or before May 1 of each calendar year. The statement shall include:

   1. (1) The number of new motor vehicles distributed by the manufacturer or distributor which were sold, leased, or otherwise distributed in California to a consumer of such new motor vehicles during the preceding calendar year;
   2. (2) The name and business address of other manufacturers and distributors who are required to submit a statement reporting the distribution of the same new motor vehicles; and
   3. (3) The business address and name of the person or persons authorized to receive notices on behalf of the manufacturer or distributor.
2. (b) Payment of the fees pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 472.5 shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer or distributor which authorizes a retail seller, including a dealer, franchisee, or lessor (as those terms are defined in the Vehicle Code), to sell, lease, or otherwise distribute the new motor vehicles.

Note: Authority cited: Section 472.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 472.5, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 285, 331.1 and 372, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-88; operative 8-26-88 (Register 88, No. 36).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 12-24-92 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 52).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 4-10-2012; operative 5-10-2012 (Register 2012, No. 15).