Bill > HB1041

This bill repeals a specific section of New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 357-C:3, III(k), which previously prohibited motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors from directly competing with their own franchised motor vehicle dealers. By removing this prohibition, the bill will allow automotive manufacturers to operate dealerships in market areas where they already have franchise dealers, effectively ending a long-standing restriction on manufacturer direct sales. The change would give manufacturers more flexibility in how they sell vehicles, potentially creating new competition and sales models in the automotive retail market. The bill is scheduled to take effect on June 30, 2026, which provides ample time for stakeholders in the automotive industry to prepare for and adapt to the new regulatory environment.

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