46.96.194 – Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Dealer waiver of chapter—Exceptions.
RCW 46.96.194 Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Dealer waiver of chapter—Exceptions. A manufacturer or distributor shall not enter into an agreement or understanding with a new motor vehicle dealer that requires the dealer to waive any provisions of this chapter. However, a dealer may, by written contract and for valuable and reasonable separate consideration, waive, limit, 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 […]
46.96.035 – Payment of fair market value of dealer goodwill upon request and termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise.
RCW 46.96.035 Payment of fair market value of dealer goodwill upon request and termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise. (1) In the event of a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal under this chapter, except for a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal under RCW 46.96.070(2), or a voluntary termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal initiated by the dealer, the manufacturer […]
46.96.040 – Determination of good cause, good faith—Petition, notice, decision, appeal.
RCW 46.96.040 Determination of good cause, good faith—Petition, notice, decision, appeal. A new motor vehicle dealer who has received written notification from the manufacturer of the manufacturer’s intent to terminate, cancel, or not renew the franchise may file a petition with the department for a determination as to the existence of good cause and good […]
46.96.050 – Determination of good cause, good faith—Hearing, decision, procedures—Judicial review.
RCW 46.96.050 Determination of good cause, good faith—Hearing, decision, procedures—Judicial review. (1) The administrative law judge shall conduct the hearing and render a final decision as expeditiously as possible, but in any event not later than one hundred eighty days after a petition is filed. If the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal is under RCW 46.96.070(2), […]
46.96.060 – Good cause, what constitutes—Burden of proof.
RCW 46.96.060 Good cause, what constitutes—Burden of proof. (1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise or the terms of a waiver, and except as otherwise provided in RCW 46.96.070(2) (a) through (d), good cause exists for termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal when there is a failure by the new motor vehicle dealer to comply with a […]
46.96.070 – Notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
RCW 46.96.070 Notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. Before the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise, the manufacturer shall give written notification to both the department and the new motor vehicle dealer. For the purposes of this chapter, the discontinuance of the sale and distribution of a new motor vehicle line, or the constructive […]