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MO SB1151
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Missouri RSMo sections 407.825 and 407.826 to create an exception for heavy-duty engine manufacturers in motor vehicle franchise laws
- Allows manufacturers of engines for vehicles over 16,000 pounds gross weight to own and operate dealerships and sell directly to consumers if they owned such facilities as of January 1, 2016, operate no more than seven dealership locations in Missouri, and provide dealers with substantially equal repair support
- Expands the existing fleet contract warranty repair exception to include repairs on engines manufactured for heavy-duty vehicles (over 16,000 pounds) registered under Chapter 301
- Maintains existing prohibitions on franchisors owning dealerships and selling directly to consumers, but carves out specific exemptions for qualifying heavy-duty engine manufacturers
Legislative Description
Modifies motor vehicle franchise practices
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
3/3/2016
Committee Referrals
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy And The Environment3/3/2016
Full Bill Text
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