Rhode Island H7479 extends protocols for motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, updates definitions, and prohibits.

Rhode Island H7479 amends existing laws to extend certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches. It updates definitions related to common entities and sales, and prohibits specific practices such as unfair discrimination among dealers, coercion, and certain price-setting activities. The bill also outlines conditions for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchises and requires manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches to provide compensation under certain circumstances.

Rhode Island H7479 extends protocols for motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, updates definitions, and prohibits.

Rhode Island H7479 amends existing laws to extend certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches. It updates definitions related to common entities and sales, and prohibits specific practices such as unfair discrimination among dealers, coercion, and certain price-setting activities. The bill also outlines conditions for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchises and requires manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches to provide compensation under certain circumstances.