Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary does not provide specific details on how many nonprofits are eligible for licenses, or if there are limits on vehicle types or numbers donated/repaired.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses for Nonprofit Religious Organizations
This bill allows nonprofit religious organizations in Tennessee to apply for motor vehicle dealer licenses without needing a physical location if they meet certain requirements.
What This Bill Does
- Allows nonprofit religious organizations without an established place of business to apply for motor vehicle dealer licenses.
- Requires the organization to be organized or incorporated in Tennessee and have its certificate of incorporation or authority up-to-date with the state secretary.
- Requires the organization to have a program that accepts car donations and donates cars to individuals who need them, as well as providing free repair services.
Who It Names or Affects
- Nonprofit religious organizations in Tennessee
- Individuals receiving donated vehicles or free repairs from these nonprofits
Terms To Know
- Motor vehicle dealer license
- A permit that allows a business to sell cars and other motor vehicles.
- Nonprofit religious organization
- An organization that is not set up to make money, focuses on religious activities, and is registered in the state of Tennessee.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how many nonprofits can get these licenses.
- It's unclear if there are limits on the types or number of vehicles that can be donated or repaired by these organizations.