Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealers Board v. Central Cadillac Co.

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The first of three issues raised by this appeal is whether Central Cadillac’s display of two vehicles at a party held away from its licensed location violated R.C. 4517.03(B), 4517.22(G) or 4517.10. The General Assembly has enacted R.C. Chapter 4517 to regulate the business activities of motor vehicle dealers. These regulations afford protection to the consumer and facilitate the prevention and discovery of automobile thefts.

R.C. 4517.03(B) is the general rule prohibiting motor vehicle dealers from displaying motor vehicles at any place other than an established place of business. That rule…