43-47-3. Creation of board; composition; terms of office; vacancies; election of chairperson.

There is created a State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers. The board shall be composed of ten members:#

1. (1)

   Three members shall be independent used car dealers, at least one of whom shall be an independent used car dealer that sells at least 100 used motor vehicles in the State of Georgia each calendar year and that primarily or exclusively sells motor vehicles online;#

2. (2)

   One member shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the sale of used cars or parts;#

3. (3)

   The state revenue commissioner, or a designated agent, shall be a permanent ex officio member and shall be authorized to vote on all matters before the board;#

4. (4)

   One member shall be a representative of the automobile auction industry;#

5. (5)

   Three members shall be used motor vehicle parts dealers; and#

6. (6)

   One member shall be a representative of the automobile insurance industry.#

The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve terms of four years. All members shall be residents of this state. The term of the ex officio member shall be coextensive with his or her term of office.#

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, all members serving on the board as of June 30, 2025, shall continue to serve as members of the board for the remainder of their terms of office but shall only be reappointed in accordance with the provisions of this Code section.#

Any vacancies on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The members of the board shall annually elect one of their number to serve as chairperson for a term of two years. In the event a chairperson of the board is unable to complete his or her term, a successor for the remainder of the term shall be elected from the members of the board.#