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

Summary

The law lets a designated family member take over a dealer’s franchise after the owner dies or becomes incapacitated, provided they notify the manufacturer within 120 days and meet the usual qualification standards. It also requires manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches to give the state and existing dealers notice before opening, moving, or adding a location, and gives those dealers a chance to protest the change. These measures aim to protect dealer continuity and maintain fair competition in local markets.

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