Georgia Legislative Watch

HB117 - Motor vehicles; definition; exempt certain vehicles
Sponsored by: Heard,John 104th

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles; to amend Part 1 of Article 22 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general considerations regarding motor vehicle franchises, so as to exempt motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and utility vehicles from the definition of motor vehicle; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for definitions; to provide purposes and policies to protect motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and utility vehicle dealers; to provide that a grantor must approve a sale of a dealership if the terms are reasonable; to provide for succession of the dealership to the dealer’s named beneficiaries; to provide for warranty obligations; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.