HB 195 Summary

• Amends definitions in Idaho Code sections 49-104 and 49-107 related to motor vehicle dealers and licensing, including revisions to "caravaning," "commercial driver's license," and "franchise" definitions.

• Expands unlawful acts by manufacturers and distributors in section 49-1613 to prohibit requiring dealers to participate in advertising campaigns at dealer expense, restricting dealer participation in management of other vehicle lines, and unfairly competing with dealers in the same market area.

• Establishes detailed warranty claim procedures in section 49-1626 requiring manufacturers to pay approved claims within 30 days, allowing dealers 30 days to resubmit denied claims for administrative errors, and limiting manufacturer audits to one year after payment except for fraud claims.

• Prohibits manufacturers or distributors from owning, operating, or controlling warranty or service facilities in the state except on an emergency or interim basis or if no qualified dealer applicant exists.

• Requires manufacturer compensation schedules for warranty parts and labor to be based on dealer retail rates for similar nonwarranty work, established through submission of 100 sequential customer repair orders or 90 days of service records.