HB 1373 Summary

• Creates comprehensive regulatory framework for recreational vehicle dealer-manufacturer relationships in Mississippi, establishing written agreement requirements and territorial protections for dealers

• Requires manufacturers to provide 90 days' notice before terminating dealer agreements for good cause, with 30-day cure period, or 30 days' notice for specific serious violations (felony conviction, business closure, license suspension, bankruptcy)

• Mandates manufacturer repurchase of unsold inventory, accessories, and equipment within 45 days if agreement is terminated without good cause or if dealer terminates for manufacturer's uncured material breach

• Protects dealer ownership transfers and family succession rights, limiting manufacturer objections to specific grounds including transferee's prior termination, felony conviction, lack of credit, or recent bankruptcy

• Establishes warranty service standards including reasonable compensation for labor (minimum retail rates), timely claim processing (45-day approval deadline), parts reimbursement at wholesale plus 30% handling charge, and prohibition on dealer coercion regarding product purchases or arbitration agreements