(a) Changes in ownership which require a new license or manufacturer registration.      
        (1) Transfer of dealership outlet or location by sale, lease, or gift. The purchaser, lessee, or donee of any dealership or outlet shall have a current and valid license or manufacturer registration authorizing the LNG activities to be performed and the dealership or outlet shall apply for and be issued an LNG license or manufacturer registration prior to engaging in any LNG activities which require a license or manufacturer registration. The purchaser, lessee, or donee shall notify AFS by filing a properly completed LNG Form 2001 or LNG Form 2001M prior to engaging in any LNG activities at that dealership or outlet which require an LNG license or manufacturer registration.       
        (2) Other changes in ownership. A change in members of a partnership occurs upon the death, withdrawal, expulsion, or addition of a partner. Upon the death of a sole proprietor or partner, the dissolution of a corporation or partnership, any changes in the members of a partnership, or other changes in ownership not specifically provided for in this section, an authorized representative of the previously existing dealership or of the successor in interest shall notify AFS in writing and shall immediately cease all LNG activities of the previously existing dealership which require an LNG license or manufacturer registration and shall not resume until AFS issues an LNG license or manufacturer registration to the successor in interest.       
      (b) Changes in dealership business entity. When a dealership converts from one business entity into a different kind of business entity, the resulting entity shall have a valid license or manufacturer registration before engaging in any LNG activities which require an LNG license or manufacturer registration and shall immediately notify AFS in writing of the change in business entity.     
      (c) Dealership name change. A licensee or registered manufacturer which changes its name shall not be required to obtain a new license or manufacturer registration but shall immediately notify AFS as follows prior to engaging in any LNG activities under the new name. The licensee or registered manufacturer shall file:      
        (1) an amended LNG Form 2001 or LNG Form 1001M;       
        (2) an amended LNG Form 2001A, if outlet names will change;       
        (3) a copy of the licensee's or registered manufacturer's business documents reflecting the name change, such as amendments to the articles of incorporation or assumed name filings;       
        (4) certificates of insurance or affidavits in lieu of insurance if permitted by §14.2034 of this title (relating to Self-Insurance Requirements) or both; and       
        (5) any other forms required by AFS.       
      (d) Company representatives and operations supervisors. In all changes of ownership, form of dealership, or name of dealership, the resulting entity shall have a properly certified company representative for the license and an operations supervisor, if required, at each outlet and as specified in §14.2025 of this title (relating to Designation and Responsibilities of Company Representative and Operations Supervisors).     
      (e) In the event of a death of a sole proprietor or partner, the AFS director may grant a temporary exception not to exceed 30 calendar days to the examination requirement for company representatives and operations supervisors. An applicant for a temporary exception shall comply with applicable safety requirements.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §14.2029 adopted to be effective February 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1044