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House adopts revised franchise law aimed at protecting dealers after extended debate
Summary
After extended floor debate and negotiated amendments with manufacturers, the House passed a second substitute of HB 414 to change franchise protections and board makeup for motor vehicle dealers; final House vote recorded 71-0 and the bill goes to the Senate.
The Utah House passed a substantially revised Franchise Act for vehicle dealers (second substitute HB 414) on Feb. 22 after extended debate and several negotiated amendments with manufacturers and dealer groups.
Sponsor Representative Christine R. Fox said the bill addresses "unequal bargaining power between dealers and manufacturers," and described changes that shift the burden of proof in franchise disputes to franchisees who…
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