Bill > HB2261

This bill modifies Virginia's trailer franchise requirements by narrowing the scope of which trailers are subject to specific regulatory provisions. The bill changes the definition of "franchise" and "franchised motor vehicle dealer" to only apply to new trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 30,000 pounds, effectively exempting smaller trailers from these regulations. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of the Virginia Code to clarify that the term "dealer" and "trailer dealer" now includes only watercraft trailer dealers and dealers of new trailers weighing over 30,000 pounds. The legislation limits the applicability of trailer-related requirements to sales, exchanges, construction, or assembly of watercraft trailers and these heavier new trailers. This change narrows the regulatory framework for trailer sales and franchises, potentially reducing administrative burdens for dealers of smaller trailers. The bill appears to be a technical adjustment to existing law, aimed at providing more precise definitions and streamlining regulations for trailer dealers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2261