MS SB2833

Allows motor vehicle dealers to establish their own parts markup and labor rates for warranty work by submitting 100 sequential repair orders or 90 days of repair orders to the manufacturer, with submissions permitted once every 12 months

Creates a presumption that dealer-submitted parts markup and labor rates are reasonable, which takes effect 45 days after manufacturer receipt unless the manufacturer rebuts with specific evidence of material inaccuracy or unreasonableness

Requires manufacturers to compensate dealers for warranty work at the same labor rate and parts markup the dealer charges retail customers, and mandates that time allowances for warranty work be reasonable and adequate

Establishes a protest process through the Motor Vehicle Commission if dealers and manufacturers cannot agree on rates, with the manufacturer bearing the burden of proof to show the dealer's submission was unreasonable

Defines key terms including "warranty work," "qualified repair," and "predelivery preparation obligations," and requires manufacturers to specify dealer obligations and reasonable compensation schedules prior to vehicle delivery