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This bill revises laws related to recreational vehicle sales by expanding the definition of "motor vehicle" and modifying rules for off-site displays and sales for dealers. The legislation allows dealers to conduct off-premises displays and sales under specific conditions, including obtaining a permit from the department and limiting such displays to 10 per calendar year and 10 consecutive days per event. The bill broadens the definition of "motor vehicle" to include recreational vehicles, motorboats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles, which expands the types of vehicles dealers can display and sell under these new provisions. Dealers are now permitted to display vehicles in locations like airport terminals or shopping malls without a permit, provided no sales occur, and can also display vehicles at nonprofit events or in conjunction with other businesses for up to 90 days per year. The bill maintains existing requirements for dealers, such as maintaining insurance, displaying business signage, and providing contact information, while providing more flexibility in how and where they can showcase and potentially sell vehicles. These changes aim to provide recreational vehicle and powersports dealers with greater opportunities to market and sell their inventory while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0622