Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 650.440 - Grantor's ownership, operation or control of dealership(1) A grantor may not sell a recreational vehicle to or through a dealer without having entered into a dealership agreement with the dealer.(2) A grantor may not own, operate or control a dealership in this state.(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a grantor may own, operate or control a dealership in this state if: (a)(A) The ownership, operation or control does not exceed a period of one year or, if the grantor can show good cause, two years; and(B) The dealership is for sale at a reasonable price and under reasonable terms and conditions;(b) The grantor has entered into a bona fide agreement with a person who, under the dealership agreement: (A) Must make a significant investment, subject to loss, in the dealership; and(B) May reasonably expect to acquire the dealership in a reasonable time and under reasonable terms and conditions; or(c) The grantor owned, operated or controlled the dealership on January 1, 2003.