49 CFR 551.52 - How long will a foreign manufacturer's designation of agent remain in effect?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 23, 2025

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 21, 2025

View all text of Subpart D [§ 551.45 - § 551.68]

§ 551.52 - How long will a foreign manufacturer's designation of agent remain in effect?

(a) A designation of agent remains in effect until replaced or withdrawn by a foreign manufacturer.

(b) A foreign manufacturer that has withdrawn but not replaced its agent may not continue to import motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment into the United States. In order to do so, it must appoint a new agent in accordance with the requirements of this subpart.

authority: Secs. 110(e), 119, 80 Stat. 719, 728 (15 U.S.C. 1399,1407; 23 U.S.C. 315,401; delegation of authority, 31 FR 13952, 32 FR 5606

source: 33 FR 19700, Dec. 25, 1968, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 35 FR 5118, Mar. 26, 1970.

cite as: 49 CFR 551.52