N.H. Code Admin. R. Mvi 209.06 - RSA 357-C:8, Survivorship

(a) The scope of hearings held pursuant to RSA 357-C:8 shall be limited to:

(1) Whether a designated family member or a deceased or incapacitated new motor vehicle dealer notified the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch or factory representative or importer of his or her intention to succeed to the dealership as specified in RSA 357-C:8, I;

(2) Whether the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch or factory representative or importer had good cause to deny the succession. For the purposes of this rule good cause shall not include an evaluation of the relevant market area or other criteria which would compare the successor to potential franchisees in the area; and

(3) Whether the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch or factory representative or importer provided adequate notice as specified in RSA 357-C:8, II.

Notes

N.H. Code Admin. R. Mvi 209.06

#6980, eff 4-21-99, EXPIRED: 4-21-07

New. #8978, INTERIM, eff 9-14-07, EXPIRES: 3-12-08; ss by #9043-B, eff 11-29-07

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12123, Effective 3/2/2017.