AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS

Summary

The law gives a motor‑vehicle dealer owner the ability to name a family member to take over the franchise after death or incapacity, as long as the successor meets the manufacturer’s qualifications and notifies the manufacturer within 120 days. It also requires manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches to notify the state and nearby dealers before opening, relocating, or adding a dealership location, giving those dealers a 30‑day window to protest and a hearing before approval. The changes aim to protect dealer continuity and promote fair competition.

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