Bill > S146

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.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S146