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factory branch, as such terms are defined in section four
hundred sixty-two of this title, or to any subsidiary, affiliate
or controlled entity thereof, prior to March twenty-sixth, two
thousand fourteen; provided, however, that such franchisor,
manufacturer, distributor, distributor branch or factory branch,
or any subsidiary, affiliate or controlled entity thereof, is a
manufacturer that manufactures or assembles exclusively zero
emissions vehicles, or is a subsidiary, affiliate, or controlled entity
of such a manufacturer; and provided further that a controlling
interest in such original franchisor, manufacturer, distributor,
distributor branch or factory branch or any subsidiary, affiliate
or controlled entity was not transferred, sold or conveyed to
another person or entity, other than to a subsidiary, affiliate or
controlled entity of such franchisor, manufacturer, distributor,
distributor branch or factory branch. For purposes of this
paragraph, zero emission vehicles shall have the same meaning
as under part two hundred eighteen of title six of the New York
code of rules and regulations.
460. Legislative findings
The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale
of motor vehicles within this state vitally affects the general
economy of the state and the public interest and the public
welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and
the public welfare and in the exercise of its police power,
it is necessary to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers,
distributors and factory or distributor representatives and to
regulate dealers of motor vehicles doing business in this state
in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses
upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments
and properties of the citizens of this state.
461. Short title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the
“franchised motor vehicle dealer act”.
VTL ARTICLE 17-A (EFF.1/1/12)
FRANCHISED MOTOR
VEHICLE DEALER ACT