An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in vehicles, further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Board of Vehicles Act to regulate the ownership of electric vehicle dealerships by manufacturers and distributors. Specifically, it limits manufacturers and distributors to owning a maximum of five new electric vehicle dealerships that are not part of an existing franchise agreement with an independent dealer. The bill also requires manufacturers to have offered electric vehicles for sale for at least 12 months prior to establishing these new dealerships.
Key provisions
- Limits manufacturers/distributors to five new electric vehicle dealerships.
- These dealerships must not be part of an existing franchise.
- Manufacturers must have offered electric vehicles for sale for 12 months prior.
- The amendment clarifies the definition of an electric vehicle.
- The bill establishes a 60-day effective period.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of electric vehicles
- Distributors of electric vehicles
- Electric vehicle dealerships
- Pennsylvania Board of Vehicles
Notable changes
- Establishes restrictions on the number of electric vehicle dealerships a manufacturer can own.
- Requires a 12-month sales history of electric vehicles for manufacturers.
- Clarifies the relationship between manufacturers and independent dealerships.
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- Pn 2567 Html
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Danielle Friel Otten
G. Roni Green
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