HB 5136
Authorizing certain motor vehicle manufactures to operate as new car dealers
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Bill overview
House Bill 5136 would allow certain motor vehicle manufacturers to directly sell their vehicles to consumers in West Virginia, bypassing the traditional dealership model. Specifically, the bill targets manufacturers that produce zero-emission vehicles and have not previously sold their vehicles through franchised dealers in the state. It also includes restrictions to prevent these manufacturers from gaining control of existing dealerships or selling control of their company to a dealership group. This change aims to increase the availability of zero-emission vehicles in West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Allows zero-emission motor vehicle manufacturers to obtain a dealer license.
- Manufacturers must have produced zero-emission vehicles since 2008.
- Manufacturers must exclusively manufacture or assemble zero-emission vehicles.
- Manufacturers cannot have previously sold their vehicles in West Virginia through a dealership.
- Manufacturers cannot acquire control of a dealership or transfer control to a dealership group.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle manufacturers
- Consumers in West Virginia
- Zero-emission vehicle manufacturers
- Existing new car dealerships
Notable changes
- Creates a new licensing category for manufacturers to sell vehicles directly.
- Introduces specific criteria for manufacturers to qualify for this new license.
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