SB22 Summary

• Establishes a new Chapter 84 in Title 21 creating comprehensive regulations for recreational vehicle manufacturer-dealer agreements, including written agreement requirements, designated sales territories, and termination procedures with 120-day notice periods for good cause.

• Defines recreational vehicles as motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, or folding camping trailers, with specific requirements for life-support systems in motorhomes.

• Requires manufacturers to repurchase unsold inventory, accessories, and equipment from dealers upon termination for good cause, with payment due within 30 days.

• Allows recreational vehicle dealers to sell and display vehicles at trade shows and exhibitions for up to 14 days per event, with restrictions on out-of-state dealers selling the same line-make without written permission from local dealers.

• Removes the previous exemption from the $100 annual vehicle dealer license fee for out-of-state recreational vehicle dealers at enclosed mall shows and exhibitions, effective July 1, 2013.