625 ILCS 5/5-102.5

    (625 ILCS 5/5-102.5)
    Sec. 5-102.5. Used vehicle dealer prelicensing education program courses.

(a) An applicant for a license as a used vehicle
  dealer shall complete a minimum of 8 hours of prelicensing
  education program courses pursuant to this Section prior to
  submitting an application to the Secretary of State.

(b) To meet the requirements of this Section, at least one
  individual who is associated with the used vehicle
  dealer as an owner, principal, corporate officer, director, or
  member or partner of a limited liability company or limited
  liability partnership shall complete the education program
  courses.

(c) The education program courses shall be provided by public or private entities with an expertise in the area as approved by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State must approve course curricula and instruction, in consultation with the Illinois Department of Transportation and any private entity with expertise in the area in the Secretary of State's discretion.

(d) Each person who successfully completes an approved prelicensing education program under this Section shall be issued a certificate by the education program provider of the course. The current certificate of completion, or a copy of the certificate, shall be posted conspicuously in the principal office of the licensee.

(e) The provisions of this Section apply to all used vehicle dealers including, but not limited to, individuals,
   corporations, and partnerships, except for the following:

(1) Motor vehicle rental companies having a national