SOS-DEALER LICENSING

Amends the Alternative Fuels Act. Provides that the Secretary of State may collect user fees for vehicles of the Second Division registered under plate category C. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a dealer may use a special plate issued to the dealer to transport a vehicle sold to a customer either by towing or by driving the sold vehicle with the special plate attached to the vehicle. Provides that the Secretary may limit the number of special plates authorized that are issued to dealers, manufacturers, or transporters based on factors including, but not limited to, sales of vehicles, revenue, or number of employees. Adds background check and education requirements for applicants for a remittance agent license. Adds requirements for licensure of a new vehicle dealer or a used vehicle dealer. Defines "Buy Here, Pay Here used vehicle dealer" and creates licensure requirements for a Buy Here, Pay Here used vehicle dealer. Provides that the Secretary may create special dealership licenses for entities that specialize in specific types of used motor vehicles that may be based on model, make, age, or other factors that the Secretary deems appropriate. Provides that any owner who is not a manufacturer of the vehicle and chooses to lease a used vehicle for a period of less than 12 months shall ensure that the lessee maintains valid registration and liability insurance and shall not collect any fees in connection with the registration of the vehicle unless the owner is also a licensed remittance agent.