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Indiana legislature approves dealer education program

April 17, 2024

Years of work have culminated with a dealer education program being signed into law in Indiana.

The requirement for applicants to complete a training course through the Indiana Independent Automobile Dealers Association before receiving a used motor vehicle dealer license begins July 1.

“It’s a big win for the association,” said Alex Downard, IIADA Executive Director. “We’ve not had any education in place to get a license. Our board fully supported this.”

The IIADA will be working with the Indiana Secretary of State to finalize the program which must provide information on licensing requirements, laws and rules.

The online course, which will also include best practices, will be $300 paid to the IIADA. Only new dealers will be required to take the course.

Downard praised the work of the staff to get the bill passed. He also thanked NIADA for its support, including CEO Jeff Martin meeting with the Secretary of State in the fall after the BHPH Dealer Forum in Indianapolis.

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The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) is among the nation’s largest trade associations, representing the used motor vehicle industry comprised of some 40,000 licensed used car dealers. Since 1946, NIADA has represented the voice and interests of used car dealers at the federal level in Washington D.C. Coupled with its state association network across the country, NIADA’s grass-roots framework provides a dual layer of advocacy unmatched in the used motor vehicle industry. For 75 years, NIADA has engineered programs and leveraged technology to fulfill its mission to advance, educate and promote the independent used car dealer. NIADA members subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics of duty, honor and integrity, and believe in the advancement of small business in support of the free-market system. More information about NIADA, visit www.niada.com.