The bill aims to revise laws concerning recreational vehicles by allowing off-site displays and sales for certain motor vehicles under specific conditions. It amends existing regulations in Sections 61-4-123 and 61-4-201 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Key changes include the introduction of a new definition for "motor vehicle," which now encompasses recreational vehicles, motorboats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles. Additionally, the bill permits dealers to conduct off-premises displays and sales with prior notice to the department and the acquisition of a permit, provided they comply with local zoning ordinances. Dealers are limited to 10 off-premises displays and sales per calendar year, and these events must occur within the county of the dealer's licensed location unless they pertain to recreational vehicles or power sports vehicles.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that dealers may display vehicles in certain public spaces, such as airport terminals or shopping malls, without a permit, as long as no sales occur at those locations. It also clarifies that if multiple dealers display vehicles at the same location, they must maintain separate records and facilities. The legislation emphasizes the importance of compliance with insurance requirements and the need for dealers to maintain clear signage at their established places of business. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the regulatory framework for recreational vehicle sales and enhance the flexibility of dealers in marketing their products.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-4-123
SB0341_1(1): 61-4-123
SB0341_1(2): 61-4-123
SB0341_1(3): 61-4-123
SB0341_1(4): 61-4-123
SB0341_1(5): 61-4-123
SB0341_1(6): 61-4-123
SB0341_1: 61-4-123
SB0341_2(1): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_2(10): 61-4-123
SB0341_2(11): 61-4-123
SB0341_2(2): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_2(3): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_2(4): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_2(5): 61-4-123
SB0341_2(6): 61-4-123
SB0341_2(7): 61-4-123
SB0341_2(8): 61-4-123
SB0341_2(9): 61-4-123
SB0341_2: 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(1): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(10): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(11): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(12): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(13): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(14): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(15): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(16): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(17): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(18): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(2): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(3): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(4): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(5): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(6): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(7): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(8): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X(9): 61-4-123, 61-4-201
SB0341_X: 61-4-123, 61-4-201