Franchise Provision Establishing Restriction On Dealer'S Use of Dealership Property

Sec. 2301.4671. FRANCHISE PROVISION ESTABLISHING RESTRICTION ON DEALER'S USE OF DEALERSHIP PROPERTY. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not: (1) unreasonably limit or impair the ability of a franchised dealer to use the dealership property as the dealer considers appropriate; (2) control the use of the dealership property after the franchise is terminated or discontinued; or (3) at any time exercise exclusive control over the use of the dealership property. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.