32-6B-80. Manufacturer or franchisor may not own or operate dealership--Exceptions.
Except as otherwise provided by §§32-6B-79 to 32-6B-83, inclusive, no manufacturer or franchisor may directly or indirectly:
(1)Own an interest in a vehicle dealer or dealership;
(2)Operate or control a vehicle dealer or dealership; or
(3)Act in the capacity of a vehicle dealer.
This section does not apply to a final stage manufacturer dealer.
Source: SL 2000, ch 151, §2; SL 2012, ch 165, §4.