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CT HB06820

Bill

Status

Passed

7/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the period manufacturers or distributors can audit dealer claims from two years to one year, effective October 1, 2015
  • Prohibits denial or charge-back of claims based solely on clerical errors or administrative technicalities, and requires manufacturers to allow resubmission within 30 days
  • Adds "marketing and advertising" programs to claims requiring payment within 30 days of approval
  • Adds new compensation provisions for line-make discontinuation, including fair market value of franchise goodwill, site-control provision voidance, and dealer management system lease reimbursement
  • Adds restrictions on manufacturer exercise of right of first refusal, requiring notice within 60 days and matching or exceeding proposed transferee consideration, unless transfer is to family members, current owners, or certain long-term managers

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Provisions Of The Franchise Act Governing Agreements Between Automobile Manufacturers Or Distributors And Automobile Dealers.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/2/2015

Committee Referrals

General Law5/1/2015
Transportation2/18/2015

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