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NC S413

Bill

Status

Passed

7/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the distance requirement for new motor vehicle dealers seeking a used motor vehicle dealer license from "20 miles or less" to "within a radius of 30 miles" around an established showroom.

  • Extends the grandfather period for certain manufacturer pricing programs from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2022 in two separate provisions governing price variations to franchised dealers.

  • Establishes comprehensive warranty and recall compensation requirements for recreational vehicle manufacturers and dealers, including specific timelines for claim payment (30 days), compensation rates (at least retail labor rates), and indemnification obligations.

  • Requires motor vehicle dealers to post a conspicuous 24-inch notice in the service area and disclose all shop and service-related fees on repair orders, effective January 1, 2018, with an exemption from warranty expense compensation requirements.

  • Clarifies that living facilities of recreational vehicles (motor homes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, camping trailers, and truck campers) are covered under warranty compensation provisions previously excluded under statute.

Legislative Description

Clarify Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws

Last Action

Ch. SL 2017-148

7/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/15/2017
Commerce and Job Development6/8/2017
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/26/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/20/2017
Commerce and Insurance4/10/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/29/2017

Full Bill Text

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