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House advances changes to auto‑franchise rules to give dealers earlier market data

Utah House of Representatives · February 20, 2004
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Summary

First substitute HB 149 would require manufacturers to provide dealers and the board with economic, registration and market penetration data earlier in the notice process so dealers can decide whether to file protests; the House approved the bill 57‑6 and will send it to the Senate.

The Utah House voted to pass first substitute House Bill 149, which adjusts the automobile franchise act to require manufacturers to provide more detailed market information earlier in the notice process when a new dealer is proposed. The bill passed by recorded vote 57‑6 and will be forwarded to the Senate.

Sponsor Representative Curtis said the bill requires franchisors (manufacturers) to provide the board and each franchisee in the…

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