LA SB102

Licensed motor vehicle dealers may file civil lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or other persons for violations of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Law, with remedies including actual damages, treble damages for willful violations, and attorney fees.

Trade associations with at least 100 licensed dealer members may bring civil actions for declaratory or injunctive relief only, without seeking monetary damages.

Motor vehicle salesman and lessor agent licenses become transferable between affiliated dealers under common ownership without commission approval or fees; transfers to unaffiliated dealers require notification and a $15 amendment fee.

License changes for location, corporate ownership, majority ownership, or name changes now require only a license amendment rather than a new license application.

District courts gain concurrent jurisdiction over claims under this chapter, and exhaustion of administrative remedies is not required before filing suit in court.