HB347 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Jul 26, 2021

House Bill

Enacted

Current Status

Regular Session 2010

Session

Sponsor

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Motor Vehicle Franchise Act, definitions, unfair and deceptive trade practices, buy back requirements at termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal for a franchise or dealer agreement extended, compensation provided to dealer by manufacturer as result of discontinuation of a line, Secs. 8-20-3, 8-20-4, 8-20-5, 8-20-7 am'd. (2010-20446)
Description: This bill would amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act; would conform the definition of "new vehicle" in franchise law to the definition in title law; would alter the buy back requirement; would redefine net repurchase price to include transportation charges; would require repurchase of certain parts inventory, special tools, equipment, and signs; would provide further for the operation of more than one franchise at one facility; would provide for the payment on leases of computers or software; would require the manufacturer to pay for certain upgrades or alterations; would require payment for good will; would alter the "reasonable facilities requirement"; would provide further for audits, vehicle exports, termination assistance on elimination of certain lines, and industry reorganization; and would prohibit a manufacturer from engaging in unreasonable actions.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles