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MA S146
Further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/12/2018
07/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill further regulates business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. Key provisions include:
- Prohibiting manufacturers/distributors from offering lower prices or providing unequal incentives to some dealers, with exceptions for government/fleet sales and driver education programs.
- Prohibiting manufacturer ownership of dealerships even if they previously used independent dealers.
- Limiting a manufacturer's ability to require dealers to change or renovate their facilities.
- Restricting a manufacturer's ability to access and share dealers' customer data without the dealer's consent.
- Prohibiting manufacturers from arbitrarily altering a dealer's geographic area of responsibility.
- Requiring manufacturers to compensate dealers for unsold used vehicles subject to recalls if parts are unavailable.
- Enhancing protections for dealers facing termination or non-renewal of their franchise agreements.
- Restricting a manufacturer's ability to charge back or penalize dealers for vehicle exports.
The bill aims to provide more protections for motor vehicle dealers in their relationships with manufacturers and distributors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/12/2018)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S146 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S146.pdf |
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