49 C.F.R. § 551.61 When must the Acceptance by Agent be signed?
Title 49 - Transportation
(a) The agent, in the case of an individual, or an employee or official, in the case of a domestic firm or corporation serving as agent, must sign the Acceptance by Agent on or after the date that the manufacturer signs the Designation by Foreign Manufacturer. It is not possible for an individual or entity to accept a designation as agent until on or after the date on which the foreign manufacturer makes the designation. (b) If the Acceptance by Agent is dated before the Designation by Foreign Manufacturer, NHTSA will deem the designation insufficient under this subpart and reject the submission.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 551—PROCEDURAL RULES
Subpart D—Service of Process on Foreign Manufacturers and Importers
Form and Contents of Designation
§ 551.61 When must the Acceptance by Agent be signed?
