SB225,,3131(b) Not permanently affixed to real property for use as a permanent dwelling.
SB225,,3232(c) Built on a single chassis mounted on wheels with a gross trailer area not exceeding 400 square feet in the setup mode.
SB225,,3333(d) Certified by the manufacturer as complying with the ANSI A119.5 Park Model Recreational Vehicle Standard.
SB225,1234Section 12. 218.10 (7w) of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,3535218.10 (7w) “Proprietary part” means any part manufactured by or for and sold exclusively by the manufacturer.
SB225,1336Section 13. 218.10 (8m) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB225,,3737218.10 (8m) “Recreational vehicle” has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (48r) means a vehicle that is designed to be towed upon a highway by a motor vehicle, that is equipped and used, or intended to be used, primarily for temporary or recreational human habitation, and that does not exceed 45 feet in length. “Recreational vehicle” includes a camping trailer, fifth-wheel travel trailer, park model recreational vehicle, travel trailer, and truck camper.
SB225,1438Section 14. 218.10 (8u) of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,3939218.10 (8u) “Transient customer” means a customer who is temporarily traveling through a dealer’s area of sales responsibility.
SB225,1540Section 15. 218.10 (8v) of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,4141218.10 (8v) “Travel trailer” means a vehicle that is mounted on wheels, that is designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, and that is of a size or weight that a special highway movement permit is not required when towed by a motor vehicle.
SB225,1642Section 16. 218.10 (8w) of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,4343218.10 (8w) “Truck camper” means a portable unit that is constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use and that consists of a roof, floor, and sides and that is designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the back of a pickup truck.
SB225,1744Section 17. 218.10 (10) of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,4545218.10 (10) “Warrantor” means a person, firm, corporation, or business entity that gives a warranty in connection with a new recreational vehicle or parts, accessories, or components of a new recreational vehicle.
SB225,1846Section 18. 218.10 (11) of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,4747218.10 (11) “Warranty” does not include service contracts, mechanical or other insurance, or extended warranties sold for separate consideration by a dealer or other person not controlled by a manufacturer.
SB225,1948Section 19. 218.161 of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,4949218.161 Dealer agreement requirement. (1) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state to or through a dealer without having first entered into a written dealer agreement with a dealer that has been signed by both parties.
SB225,,5050(2) The manufacturer shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to a dealer in the dealer agreement and may not change the area of sales responsibility or contract with another dealer for sale of the same model or line-make, as specified in the agreement, in the designated area of sales responsibility during the duration of the agreement.
SB225,,5151(3) The terms of the dealer agreement, including the area of sales responsibility, may not be reviewed or changed during the duration of the dealer agreement without the written mutual consent of the parties. The duration of the dealer agreement shall be stated in the dealer agreement.
SB225,,5252(4) A dealer may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state without having first entered into a dealer agreement with a manufacturer or distributor and may not sell outside the area of sales responsibility designated in the agreement under sub. (2).
SB225,,5353(5) A manufacturer may not unilaterally issue a policy or procedure that violates or substantially alters a provision of the dealer agreement during the duration of the agreement.
SB225,,5454(6) A manufacturer shall distribute new recreational vehicles to its dealers in a fair and equitable manner. If requested, a manufacturer shall provide information on its manner of distribution.
SB225,,5555(7) A manufacturer shall provide its dealer with adequate technical data to perform proper service and repairs.
SB225,2056Section 20. 218.162 of the statutes is created to read:
SB225,,5757218.162 Termination of dealer agreement. (1) (a) A manufacturer or distributor, directly or through any officer, agent, or employee, may terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a model, line-make, or entire dealer agreement only with good cause, and, upon renewal, may not require additional inventory stocking requirements or increased retail sales targets in excess of the market growth in the dealer’s area of sales responsibility.
SB225,,5858(b) A manufacturer or distributor has the burden of showing good cause for terminating, canceling, or failing to renew a model, line-make, or dealer agreement with a dealer. For purposes of determining whether there is good cause for the proposed action, any of the following factors may be considered:
SB225,,59591. The extent of the affected dealer’s penetration in the relevant market area for the relevant model or line-make.