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S.F. No. 679 - Auto Dealers (First Engrossment)
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Author:
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Senator James P. Metzen
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Prepared By:
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Krista Boyd, Senate Fiscal Analyst (651/296-7681)
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Date:
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March 5, 2013
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Section 1 prohibits an auto manufacturer from owning or operating a motor vehicle dealership or permanent facility for display of new vehicles located within the state of the same line make as vehicles produced by that manufacturer.
Section 2 provides that a motor vehicle manufacturer need not be licensed to sell new motor vehicles solely to a licensed new motor vehicle dealer. Prohibits a manufacturer or distributor of passenger automobiles or trucks from obtaining a new motor vehicle dealer license. Excludes a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicle bodies, neighborhood electric vehicles, and medium-speed electric vehicles.
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