Oregon § 650.440 Grantor’s ownership, operation or control of dealership

Oregon Statutes

§ 650.440 — Grantor’s ownership, operation or control of dealership

Oregon § 650.440

Vol.16

Title 50Trade Regulations and Practices

Ch. 650Franchise Transactions

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 650.440 (2026).

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(1)A grantor may not sell a recreational vehicle to or through a dealer without having entered into a dealership agreement with the dealer.

(2)A grantor may not own, operate or control a dealership in this state.

(3)Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a grantor may own, operate or control a dealership in this state if:

(a)(A) The ownership, operation or control does not exceed a period of one year or, if the grantor can show good cause, two years; and

(B)The dealership is for sale at a reasonable price and under reasonable terms and conditions;

(b)The grantor has entered into a bona fide agreement with a person who, under the dealership agreement:

(A)Must make a significant investment, subject to loss, in the dealership; and

(B)May reasonably expect to acquire the dealer

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(1) A grantor may not sell a recreational vehicle to or through a dealer without having entered into a dealership agreement with the dealer.
(2) A grantor may not own, operate or control a dealership in this state.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a grantor may own, operate or control a dealership in this state if:
(a)(A) The ownership, operation or control does not exceed a period of one year or, if the grantor can show good cause, two years; and
(B) The dealership is for sale at a reasonable price and under reasonable terms and conditions;
(b) The grantor has entered into a bona fide agreement with a person who, under the dealership agreement:
(A) Must make a significant investment, subject to loss, in the dealership; and
(B) May reasonably expect to acquire the dealership in a reasonable time and under reasonable terms and conditions; or
(c) The grantor owned, operated or controlled the dealership on January 1, 2003.