46.98.010 – Continuation of existing law.
RCW 46.98.010 Continuation of existing law. The provisions of this title insofar as they are substantially the same as statutory provisions repealed by this chapter, and relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments. [ 1961 c 12 § 46.98.010.]
46.96.196 – Practices by brand owner.
RCW 46.96.196 Practices by brand owner. (1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise agreement, a brand owner shall not directly or indirectly: (a) Require a new motor vehicle dealer to offer a secondary product; (b) Require a new motor vehicle dealer to provide a customer with a disclosure not otherwise required by law; or (c) […]
46.96.200 – Sale, transfer, or exchange of franchise.
RCW 46.96.200 Sale, transfer, or exchange of franchise. (1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise, a manufacturer shall not withhold consent to the sale, transfer, or exchange of a franchise to a qualified buyer who meets the normal, reasonable, and uniformly applied standards established by the manufacturer for the appointment of a new dealer who […]
46.96.210 – Petition and hearing—Filing fee, costs, security.
RCW 46.96.210 Petition and hearing—Filing fee, costs, security. The department shall determine and establish the amount of the filing fee required in RCW 46.96.040, 46.96.110, 46.96.150, and 46.96.200. The fees shall be set in accordance with RCW 43.24.086. The department may also require the petitioning or protesting party to give security, in such sum as […]
46.96.220 – Right of first refusal.
RCW 46.96.220 Right of first refusal. (1) In the event of a proposed sale or transfer of a new motor vehicle dealership involving the transfer or sale of more than fifty percent of the ownership interest in, or more than fifty percent of the assets of, the dealership at the time of the transfer or […]
46.96.110 – Designated successor to franchise ownership.
RCW 46.96.110 Designated successor to franchise ownership. (1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise, (a) an owner may appoint a designated successor to succeed to the ownership of the new motor vehicle dealer franchise upon the owner’s death or incapacity, or (b) if an owner who has owned the franchise for not less than five […]
46.96.140 – Relevant market area—Definition—New or relocated dealerships, notice of.
RCW 46.96.140 Relevant market area—Definition—New or relocated dealerships, notice of. (1) For the purposes of this section, and throughout this chapter, the term “relevant market area” is defined as follows: (a) If the population in the county in which the proposed new or relocated dealership is to be located is four hundred thousand or more, […]
46.96.150 – Protest of new or relocated dealership—Hearing—Arbitration.
RCW 46.96.150 Protest of new or relocated dealership—Hearing—Arbitration. (1) Within thirty days after receipt of the notice under RCW 46.96.140, or within thirty days after the end of an appeal procedure provided by the manufacturer, whichever is greater, a new motor vehicle dealer so notified or entitled to notice may file a petition with the […]
46.96.160 – Factors considered by administrative law judge.
RCW 46.96.160 Factors considered by administrative law judge. In determining whether good cause exists for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation of a new motor vehicle dealer of the same line make, the administrative law judge shall take into consideration the existing circumstances, including, but not limited to: (1) The extent, nature, and permanency of […]
46.96.170 – Hearing—Procedures, costs, appeal.
RCW 46.96.170 Hearing—Procedures, costs, appeal. (1) The manufacturer has the burden of proof to establish that good cause exists for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation. (2) The administrative law judge shall conduct any hearing as provided in RCW 46.96.050(2), and all hearing costs shall be borne as provided in that subsection. The administrative law […]