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IN HB1592

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Edmond Soliday

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "automotive mobility dealer" to the list of persons required to be licensed under Indiana motor vehicle law, effective July 1, 2017.

  • Prohibits automotive mobility dealers from selling, installing, servicing, or advertising equipment or modifications for disabled or aged individuals without proper licensing; violations are Class A infractions.

  • Prohibits manufacturers from selling directly to the general public in Indiana, with exceptions for trailer/semitrailer manufacturers and those producing fewer than 1,000 units annually.

  • Allows manufacturers granted initial licenses before July 1, 2015 to sell directly to the public only if they establish at least one warranty repair service center in Indiana by January 1, 2018.

  • Requires manufacturers to cease direct-to-public sales if they sell, transfer, or convey majority interest to another person required to be licensed under Indiana motor vehicle law.

Legislative Description

Automobile sales requirements. Provides that a manufacturer may sell directly to the general public only if the manufacturer was granted its initial license to sell new motor vehicles before July 1, 2015, and has established a warranty repair center in Indiana before January 1, 2018. Provides that a manufacturer may no longer sell directly to the general public if the manufacturer sells, conveys, or transfers a majority interest to another person that is required to be registered under this chapter.

Last Action

Public Law 260

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Technology2/20/2017
Roads and Transportation1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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