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OK SB902

Bill

Status

Passed

5/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Sanders

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act to regulate and license recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, representatives, and salespersons in Oklahoma, with the stated purpose of preventing fraud, protecting consumer investments, and ensuring fair competition

  • Establishes licensing fees including $400 initial/$300 renewal for manufacturers/distributors, $300 initial/$100 renewal per franchise for motor home dealers, and $25 initial/renewal for salespersons

  • Requires written dealer agreements between manufacturers and dealers that include exclusive geographic sales territories, and prohibits manufacturers from changing a dealer's area of responsibility during the agreement term or establishing competing dealers in that area

  • Sets warranty obligations requiring warrantors to compensate dealers at actual retail labor rates, reimburse parts at wholesale cost plus 30% handling, and approve or disapprove warranty claims within 30 days

  • Authorizes the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission to impose fines up to $10,000 per occurrence against manufacturers/distributors and $1,000 per occurrence against dealers for violations, and requires mandatory mediation before filing civil lawsuits under the act

  • Effective date is January 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Recreational vehicles; creating Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act. Codification. Noncodification. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/18/2011

5/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/17/2011
Business and Commerce2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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