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This bill seeks to exempt nonmotorized trailers from franchise requirements under Pennsylvania's Board of Vehicles Act, recognizing that these trailers operate differently from traditional motor vehicle sales. The legislation defines nonmotorized trailers as trailers or semitrailers drawn by a motor vehicle without their own engine, which include utility, cargo, dump, gooseneck, and tilt-bed trailers, but specifically exclude trailers with integrated living quarters. The bill acknowledges that trailer dealers typically sell multiple brands without exclusive territory agreements, and that maintaining existing franchise restrictions creates unnecessary burdens for small businesses without providing significant consumer benefits. While removing these franchise requirements, the bill preserves other important regulations such as dealer licensing, vehicle registration and titling, sales tax collection, and consumer protection mechanisms. The State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons will be required to conduct an impact assessment three years after the law takes effect and report findings to legislative transportation committees. The exemption will take effect 90 days after passage, and the law explicitly states that it does not impact existing contractual agreements or ongoing legal disputes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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