49 CFR § 551.56 - What information must an Acceptance by Agent contain?

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title: "49 CFR § 551.56 - What information must an Acceptance by Agent contain?"
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section_name: "What information must an Acceptance by Agent contain?"
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# 551.56 What information must an Acceptance by Agent contain?

An Acceptance by Agent must contain:

(a) The full legal name, mailing address and telephone number of the agent;

(b) A statement that the agent accepts the designation and understands that (s)he may not assign performance of the agent's functions under the designation to another person or entity, and that the designation shall remain in effect until it is withdrawn or replaced by the foreign manufacturer;

(c) The signature in ink of the agent, or an official or employee of the domestic firm or corporation serving as the agent, who must authority to sign for the firm or corporation; and

(d) The name and title of the individual signing the acceptance.