HB 2056-S.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that, before the department may issue a temporary subagency license to a dealer engaged in offering new or new and used recreational vehicles for sale at a recreational vehicle show, a dealer of new recreational vehicles shall submit to the department a manufacturer's written authorization for the sale and specifying the dates of the show, the location of the show, and the identity of the manufacturer's brand or model names of the new recreational vehicles.

Provides that the department may issue a temporary subagency license only if the location of the show is within fifty miles of the dealer's established place of business or permanent location, or is within the factory designated sales territory for each brand of new recreational vehicle to be offered for sale, and only those specific brands of new recreational vehicles may be offered for sale under the terms of the temporary subagency license.

Finds that the practices covered by this act are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Violations of this act are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of this act is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.