(1) Education providers must:

(a) Meet the definition of a vehicle industry organization;

(b) Submit a vehicle dealer course curriculum to the department for approval; and

(c) Have the course approved by the department prior to the date the course is offered for education credit.

(2) The director or designee will approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the course content and the education provider based upon criteria established within this chapter. The department will notify the education provider, in writing, of the department's decision and determining factors.

(3) The approval of the education provider and the course will expire three years after the effective date of approval by the department. To renew for an additional three year period, the provider must submit course curriculum and materials as outlined in this chapter.