Sec.14-65-5. Auction sales of antique motor vehicles

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of sections 14-65-1 to 14-65-4, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an auction sale to the public, of motor vehicles that are twenty-five model years old or older may be conducted, under an auction permit issued by the commissioner, at a location other than the licensed location of the auction dealer. The commissioner may request that the application for such permit be accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the auction dealer has secured all required licenses, permits, and approvals to allow the use of the proposed location to conduct such auction sale, including the making of all arrangements reasonably required for the protection of the public health and safety.

(b) The commissioner may request that any auction permit issued by the department for such an auction sale contain, in addition to the name of the auction dealer, the name or names of an auction company or agent and/or a sponsoring organization. The auction dealer shall remain responsible for compliance with all the applicable provisions of sections 14-65-1 to 14-65-4, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. If any motor vehicle offered for sale at such auction sale is not eligible for registration by the commissioner for highway use, such fact shall be publicly noticed or announced before the auction sale of such vehicle begins.

(Adopted effective October 6, 2005)