HB596 Summary

• Amends Section 8-21A-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand definitions within the Tractor, Lawn and Garden and Light Industrial Equipment Franchise Act.

• Adds off-road motor cycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and utility-terrain vehicles (UTV) to the equipment types covered under dealer franchise agreements.

• Expands the definition of "Equipment Dealer" to explicitly include lawn and garden dealers or light industrial dealers not primarily engaged in farm equipment business, while excluding heavy duty industrial equipment dealers, auction dealers, and exclusively used equipment dealers.

• Modifies the definition of "Written Notice" to include electronic mail and other accepted means of notification in addition to delivered written notice.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.