1. (a) A registered dealer shall notify the department electronically in writing 30 days before either of the following:

   1. (1) A change in the dealer's federal tax identification number, also known as an employer identification number (EIN).
   2. (2) A change in the dealer's physical business address.
2. (b) If a dealer's federal tax identification number, also known as an employer identification number (EIN), or physical business address changes, the dealer shall submit a new dealer registration within 30 days pursuant to section 2371. A dealer is not required to submit a new dealer registration if the dealer's new physical business address is not within a convenience zone.

3. (c) Within 30 days after any of the following, a dealer shall notify the department electronically in writing:

   1. (1) A change to the information previously submitted as to the store's size or sales totals in the dealer registration.
   2. (2) The dealer ceases operation.
   3. (3) A change in the store manager's or secondary contact's information.
   4. (4) A change in the dealer's mailing address, phone number, email address, or internet website address.
4. (d) A registered dealer shall annually submit to the department electronically in writing confirmation that the declarations specified in sections 2371(b)(9) and 2371(b)(10) are still accurate. This confirmation shall be submitted by July 1 following the dealer's registration, and each July 1 thereafter. If, at the time of the annual submission, any documentation previously submitted to support the declaration is no longer accurate, the dealer shall submit updated documentation.
5. (e) A dealer may provide the information required by this section by certified postal mail instead of electronically in writing if the dealer demonstrates to the department that it is unable to submit the information electronically in writing and the department provides prior written approval.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14578.5, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14578 and 14578.5, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-24-2025; operative 4-24-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 17).