California Health and Safety Code

§ 18062.8

HSC § 18062.8 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 13 · Part 2 · Ch. 7 · Art. 3

Statute text

It is unlawful for any manufacturer or distributor licensed under this part to do any of the following:

(a)Refuse or fail to deliver, in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of an order from a dealer having a franchise for the retail sale of any new manufactured home, mobilehome, or commercial coach sold or distributed by the manufacturer or distributor, any new manufactured home, mobilehome, or commercial coach or parts or accessories to new manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches that are covered by the franchise, if the mobilehome or commercial coach, parts or accessories are publicly advertised as being available for delivery or actually being delivered. This subdivision is not violated, however, if the failure is caused by acts or causes beyond the control of the manufacturer or distributor.

(b)Prevent or require or attempt to prevent or require, by contract or otherwise, any change in the capital structure of a dealership, if the dealer at all times meets any reasonable capital standards agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer or distributor, and also provided that no change in capital structure shall cause a change in the principal management or have the effect of a sale of the franchise without the consent of the manufacturer or distributor.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 770, Sec. 12. (AB 1764) Effective January 1, 2024.