"Dealer owner" means the following:

1. (1) For a licensed or applicant dealer, other than a manufacturer, that is a corporation, each officer, director, and shareholder having a ten percent (10%) or greater ownership interest in the corporation.
2. (2) If no officer, director, or shareholder has a ten percent (10%) or greater ownership interest in the corporation, one (1) or more officers, directors, or shareholders designated in writing by the board of directors.
3. (3) If the licensed or applicant dealer, other than a manufacturer, is a sole proprietorship, the proprietor.
4. (4) If the licensed or applicant dealer, other than a manufacturer, is a partnership, each partner.
5. (5) If the licensed or applicant dealer, other than a manufacturer, is a limited liability company, each member of the company.
6. (6) For a licensed or applicant manufacturer, one (1) or more officers, directors, or shareholders designated in writing by the manufacturer.

As added by P.L.179-2017, SEC.33.