DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 923 Original 2016 Regular Session Lopinto
Abstract: Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors from penalizing dealers for
certain infractions committed by dealership employees.
Present law enumerates a list of restrictions imposed on motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors,
wholesalers, distributor branches, factory branches, converters, or the officers, agents, or other
representatives thereof.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that it shall be a violation of present law when motor
vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, distributor branches, factory branches, converters,
or the officers, agents, or other representatives thereof penalize a dealer for any rule infraction
regarding Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) surveys and incentive programs when the infraction
is committed by a dealership employee for his own personal gain.
Proposed law adds that any survey found to be in violation of proposed law shall be voided.
(Adds R.S. 32:1261(A)(1)(z))