IN SB0388

Exempts new motor vehicle dealers located in counties with over 100,000 inhabitants from certain relocation restrictions if the new location is farther from competitors and outside a four-mile radius of same brand dealers.

Maintains existing exemptions for dealer relocations within two miles of their current location and for reopening closed dealerships within two miles of their previous location.

Requires franchisors to provide written notice to existing same-brand dealers before establishing or relocating dealers in a relevant market area.

Allows existing dealers to file for declaratory judgment within 30 days of notice to challenge proposed relocations based on whether good cause exists, with court cases given priority on dockets.

Establishes sunset provision for the county population exemption, set to expire December 31, 2014, applying to dealers already in relocation process or beginning relocation after the bill's effective date.