This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 17A-6-1c, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, which would allow specific motor vehicle manufacturers to operate as new car dealers within the state. The bill stipulates that a manufacturer can be licensed as a new motor vehicle dealer if they meet certain criteria: they must have been manufacturing zero emissions vehicles since at least 2008, exclusively manufacture or assemble zero emissions vehicles without having sold their line through a franchised dealer in the state, and must not have any controlling interest in a franchisor or related entities.

The intent of this legislation is to promote the sale of zero emissions vehicles by enabling manufacturers who meet these qualifications to sell directly to consumers, thereby potentially increasing the availability of environmentally friendly vehicles in West Virginia. The bill does not propose any deletions from existing law but introduces new provisions to facilitate this direct sales model for eligible manufacturers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-6-1c