MT HB781

Vehicle purchasers must send written notice to dealers via certified mail before filing lawsuits alleging unfair or deceptive trade practices under Montana's consumer protection law (30-14-133)

Notice must include buyer's name, dealer's name, vehicle identification number, make, model, year, and description of the alleged problem

Dealers have 28 days to respond after the notice is mailed; purchasers may file suit only after this period expires

"Vehicle" broadly defined to include new/used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, motorboats, sailboats, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles

Consumers who fail to comply with the notice requirement are barred from bringing or maintaining a lawsuit under the consumer protection statute