The bill aims to revise laws related to recreational vehicles by allowing off-site displays and sales for certain motor vehicles under specific conditions. It introduces new definitions for "motor vehicles," which now include recreational vehicles, motorboats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles. The bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 61-4-123 and 61-4-201, to incorporate these changes. Notably, it allows dealers to conduct off-premises displays and sales with prior notice to the department and a permit, provided they comply with local zoning ordinances. Dealers can also display vehicles in certain locations, such as shopping malls or airport terminals, without a permit if no sales occur.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a dealer may conduct off-premises displays and sales in a different county if they have the appropriate franchise agreement and if no other dealer is authorized to sell the same manufacturer's model in that county. The legislation also sets limits on the number of off-premises displays a dealer can conduct in a calendar year and outlines requirements for maintaining records and signage at the dealer's established place of business. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the regulatory framework for recreational vehicle sales while ensuring compliance with local laws and maintaining consumer protection.

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(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