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DE HB352

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new regulatory framework for recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturer-dealer agreements in Delaware, requiring written agreements that designate exclusive sales territories and prohibiting manufacturers from terminating dealers without "good cause"

  • Establishes warranty obligations requiring manufacturers to compensate dealers for warranty repairs at retail labor rates plus a minimum 30% handling charge on parts, with claims that aren't disapproved within 30 days deemed approved

  • Requires manufacturers to repurchase inventory at 100% of net invoice cost when terminating a dealer agreement for good cause, including new untitled RVs acquired within 12 months and proprietary parts at 105% of original price

  • Permits RV dealers to sell vehicles at trade shows, rallies, and exhibitions for up to 14 days per event, with restrictions protecting Delaware dealers' exclusive territories from competition by out-of-state or out-of-territory dealers

  • Removes the license fee exemption for out-of-state RV dealers at enclosed mall exhibitions, requiring all vehicle dealers including RV dealers to pay the $100 annual license fee to the Department of Finance

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recreational Vehicles.

Last Action

Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

6/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance6/13/2012
Public Safety & Homeland Security5/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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