The bill enacts R.S. 32:1270.30.1, which establishes regulations for the establishment and relocation of recreational vehicle dealerships in Louisiana. It mandates that the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission notify existing dealerships of any applications for new licenses or relocations that may affect them. Existing dealerships have the right to protest these applications if they sell the same line of makes, models, or classifications within a specified radius. The bill outlines the procedures for objections, including a thirty-day period for written protests and a requirement for the commission to hold a hearing if objections are lodged.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the commission must consider various factors when determining whether to grant a license, such as the community's ability to support an additional dealership and the financial impact on existing dealerships. It also includes exemptions for dealerships with valid agreements as of August 1, 2025, and clarifies that the provisions apply only to recreational vehicles as defined in existing law. Overall, the bill aims to balance the interests of new and existing dealerships while ensuring fair competition in the recreational vehicle market.