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MT SB341

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry Usher

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows dealers of recreational vehicles, boats, and powersports vehicles to conduct off-premises displays and sales outside their home county, removing the county restriction that applies to other motor vehicle dealers
  • Permits off-premises sales in another county only if no other dealer of the same manufacturer's model or line-make has an established place of business in that county
  • Adds a definition of "motor vehicle" for dealer requirements that specifically includes recreational vehicles, motorboats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles
  • Limits off-premises displays and sales to 10 consecutive days maximum, with dealers allowed no more than 10 such events per calendar year
  • Amends Section 61-4-201 to explicitly include recreational vehicles, motorboats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles in the definition of "motor vehicle" for franchise law purposes

Legislative Description

Revise laws related to recreational vehicle sales

Transportation

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/4/2025
Business, Labor and Economic Affairs2/19/2025
Highways and Transportation2/19/2025

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