Relating to the regulation of boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; providing a civil penalty.
Impact
If enacted, HB4395 would amend various sections of the Occupations Code, thereby impacting how boat dealers operate within the state. The changes would mandate that manufacturers and distributors uphold better practices regarding warranty service payments and obligate them to repurchase unsold, undamaged inventory from dealers if agreements are terminated. Furthermore, the bill would also introduce strict licensing requirements for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, thereby enhancing regulation within the boating industry.
Summary
House Bill 4395 seeks to establish comprehensive regulations governing the relationships between boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in Texas. It includes provisions aimed at ensuring fair practices regarding dealer agreements, warranty payments, and the repurchase of products upon termination of agreements. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability among parties involved in the boating industry while providing clear guidelines for compensation for warranty work and the conditions under which agreements can be terminated or not renewed.
Contention
While the bill is meant to protect dealers and ensure fair business practices, there may be concerns regarding the degree of regulatory oversight it introduces. Stakeholders may have differing opinions on the balance between protecting dealers and allowing manufacturers and distributors the flexibility they need to operate efficiently. Critics of stringent regulations might argue that such rules could result in increased operational costs for manufacturers, potentially leading to higher prices for end consumers.
Relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, and preparation and delivery work.
Relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, and preparation and delivery work.
Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.