ID H0131

Revises the definition of "principal place of business" in Idaho Code Section 49-117 to require an enclosed commercial structure located within the state that is easily accessible and open to the public at reasonable times.

Requires the structure to have an improved display area large enough to display five (5) or more vehicles of the type the dealer is licensed to sell, immediately adjoining the building.

Mandates that dealership books, records, and files be kept or reproduced electronically at the dealership's licensed location(s), with at least 30 days' advance notice required if physical records are moved off-site and must be made available to the department within 3 business days of request.

Requires the principal place of business to display an exterior sign permanently affixed to the land or building, with letters clearly visible to the major avenue of traffic.

Prohibits rooms in hotels, rooming houses, apartment buildings, or dwelling houses from being considered a "principal place of business" unless the entire ground floor is devoted principally to commercial purposes and the dealer's office is located on the ground floor.