JUNE 8, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION

– Automotive News at a Glance

REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES

– Motor Vehicle Dealer Board Approves License Fee Decrease of 35%

UPCOMING SEMINARS

– One Toke Over the Line? Medical Marijuana at Work. The HIRE Act: Employer Tax Breaks For Hiring Unemployed Workers

– Are You Prepared to Service Hybrid Vehicles?

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events

– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament

– Innovative Dealer Summit

– CADA Regional Meetings

– CADA Annual Meeting

DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS

–Can You Help? Colfax Community Network (CNN) is in Need of a 9 Passenger Van

–Share Your Accomplishments

THE AFTERFACT

–All the News That's Fit to Email!

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MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER BOARD APPROVES LICENSE FEE DECREASE OF 35%

The Motor Vehicle Dealer Board approved a decrease of licensing fees of 35%.  This reduction in fees comes after last year’s increase of almost 90%.  Various cost cutting measures, temporary staff re-assignments, and the assumption that major drop-offs in licenses have subsided gave the board and the Auto Industry Division (AID) a comfort level that this decrease level will still ensure that AID will operate in the black throughout the next year.  Further, there is always a balancing act in ensuring there is an adequate reserve fund, but not too large of a fund that the legislature may be tempted to dip into it for general state purposes. 

Generally, the rate decrease is 35%, however, the Board did decide to increase fees for off-premise permits, from $115 to $250.  In part, this increase is intended to address the added enforcement and staff time required for off-premise sales. 

CLICK HERE for the new fees, effective July 1, 2010.

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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:

• Tammi McCoy, Vice Pres., tammi.mccoy@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1449
• Tim Jackson, President, tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1448

DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance

ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE? MEDICAL MARIJUANA AT WORK. THE HIRE ACT: EMPLOYER TAX BREAKS FOR HIRING UNEMPLOYED WORKERS

Tuesday, June 22nd –  Denver – 7:30am
Wednesday, June 23rd – Colorado Springs – 12:00pm

Part I:  One Toke Over the Line! Medical Marijuana at Work

• Can your employees use or possess marijuana in the workplace?
• What should you do if a drug test comes back positive for medical   marijuana?
• What if the employee is "disabled"? How are Medical Review Officers   handling positive tests for marijuana?
•Can your employee brag to other employees about their medical marijuana   use?
• You’ll hear latest legal guidance on medical marijuana vs. laws.

Part II: The HIRE Act: Tax Breaks for Hiring Unemployed Workers

• You will learn what is needed for a new hire to qualify for immediate payroll   tax exemption
• You will learn what is needed for the employer to receive a tax credit for   retained workers

CLICK HERE for information and registration!

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ARE YOU PREPARED TO SERVICE HYBRID VEHICLES?

Overall Objective: To teach automotive technicians basic safety for handling hybrid batteries and working with hybrid vehicles. 
Target market – Automotive technicians in the western region of the U.S. wishing to train on hybrid vehicles.
Anticipated class size – limited to 12 students per class
Anticipated duration of training – course will run for 40 hours (see dates and times on attached advertisement)
Learning Objectives and Hands on Training Includes:

• Demonstrate safety when dealing with hybrid batteries
• Describe and demonstrate methods of approaching high-voltage systems
• Describe steps to evaluate if vehicle is safe to touch or work on
• Be able to locate high-voltage wires in hybrids and all electric vehicles
• Conversion of hybrid vehicles to longer-range electric vehicles

Where: Arapahoe Community College – 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120 - Automotive Department
Cost: $299
Registration – Call 303.734.3701
CLICK HERE for more information!

Participants that complete the 40 hours will receive a certificate from Arapahoe Community College Corporate Learning Division.

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COLFAX COMMUNITY NETWORK (CNN) IS IN NEED OF A 9 PASSENGER VAN

In 2007 the Colfax Community Network (CCN) cared for 1,400 homeless, below poverty, indigent men, women and children in the 48 motels on Colfax Avenue, the longest street in America.

It is the mission of CNN to advocate for and work on behalf of families and children residing in low-income transient housing (primarily residential motels) along Colfax Avenue.  By providing information, services, and programs, we strengthen and improve family and community life.

They are in need of a 9 passenger van. If you can help, please CLICK HERE for more information!

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