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Senate committee hears bill to add RVs to Montana motor‑vehicle franchise protections
Summary
SB 341 would add recreational vehicles to Montana's statutory definition of 'motor vehicle' and clarify off‑premises sales for RV dealers, lawmakers heard. Dealers say the change levels the playing field for warranty reimbursement and territory protections; no opponents appeared.
Senator Barry Usher, sponsor of Senate Bill 341, told the Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee that the bill simply adds recreational vehicles (RVs) to Montana’s existing motor‑vehicle franchise laws and clarifies off‑premises sales for RV dealers. "All we're doing is adding recreational vehicles to the existing motor vehicle laws," Usher said in his opening remarks, noting the measure is intended to extend the protections other vehicle dealers already enjoy.
Proponents, including Brandon Bretz of Bretz RV (representing…
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