OAR 735-150-0020: Exemptions From Vehicle Dealer Certification Requirement

(1) A person who rents or leases space to a vehicle dealer who holds a current valid certificate is not a dealer as defined in OAR 735-150-0010. (2) The following apply where there is a formal display of vehicles, such as an auto show, by a group of dealers for a period of ten (10) days or less: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and ORS 822.015(3), a dealer participating in a display must either be a certified vehicle dealer or a manufacturer of vehicles not engaged in sales to the public; (b) A person who only rents or leases space to a participating dealer does not need a vehicle dealer certificate; (c) A certified vehicle dealer does not need a supplemental certificate; and (d) This section does not apply to RV shows held in accordance with OAR 735-150-0045. (3) The exemption in ORS 822.015(1)(b) will be narrowly construed to exempt from dealer regulatory requirements only those persons who engage in buying, selling or exchanging vehicles as a mere incident to their personal ownership and use of those vehicles. This includes a business or corporate entity that holds such vehicles primarily for its own transportation needs, but not primarily for sale or exchange. No person may apply for certificates of title for the purpose of avoiding dealer regulatory requirements while dealing in vehicles. (4) A person is not a rebuilder if that person: (a) Is an employee of a certified vehicle dealer; or (b) Is engaged solely in the repair of damaged vehicles at the request of the registered owner(s) of the vehicle(s). (5) An employee of a dealer as defined in 735-150-0010 is not required to have a separate dealer certificate in order to buy or sell vehicles on behalf of his or her employer. (6) A certified vehicle dealer does not need a supplemental certificate for the location of an auction conducted by the dealer. This exemption applies when all the following conditions exist: (a) Vehicles sold at the auction are consigned to the dealer; (b) Vehicles are sold on the basis of the highest bid or most favorable offer; (c) The auction does not exceed three (3) consecutive days; and (d) The dealer does not own the property where the auction is conducted. If the dealer rents or leases the property where the auction is conducted, the rent/lease period must not exceed three (3) consecutive days.