Bill > HB1789

This bill modifies Oklahoma's motor vehicle dealer sales responsibility regulations by introducing several key changes to off-premises sales events and recreational vehicle shows. The legislation exempts municipal, county, and state-owned facilities from manufacturer-designated sales areas for sponsored off-premises sales events, and establishes new rules for both sponsored and private recreational vehicle shows. For sponsored shows, dealers must obtain a $200 permit from the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission and pay $15 per vehicle, with dealers allowed to participate even if the event is within another dealer's market area. For private shows, a dealer can conduct a sales event for up to five consecutive days, participate in no more than eight shows per calendar year, and must obtain written approval from their manufacturer or distributor. The bill also requires private shows on privately owned property to be at least 2.5 miles from other recreational vehicle dealers, with exceptions for county or municipal properties. Additionally, the bill clarifies that dealers can display vehicles for promotional purposes at off-premises events without conducting sales activities, and allows dealer agreements to include provisions for principal succession. The legislation will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing dealers and manufacturers time to adjust to the new regulations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1789&Session=2600