HB0242

Modifies motor vehicle dealer licensing requirements for trailer sales by requiring sales authorization agreements and exempting certain trailer dealers and manufacturers from specified regulatory provisions.

• Defines 'sales authorization' as a document from a trailer manufacturer or distributor that authorizes a dealer to sell specific makes of trailers, excluding house trailers and semitrailers. (W.S. 31-16-101(a)(xxxii))
• Requires applicants for new vehicle dealer licenses to sell trailers to submit a sales authorization from the manufacturer or distributor, unless the agreement involves enfranchisement. (W.S. 31-16-103(a)(ix))
• Exempts dealers and manufacturers of new trailers (excluding house trailers and semitrailers) from the provisions of W.S. 31-16-109 through 31-16-111, 31-16-113, 31-16-114, and 31-16-117. (W.S. 31-16-124(g))
• Exempts manufacturers of new trailers (excluding house trailers and semitrailers) from the provisions of W.S. 31-16-108. (W.S. 31-16-124(g))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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