Washington § 46.95.020 Requirement for a written manufacturer/dealer agreement—Area of sales responsibility.

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§ 46.95.020 — Requirement for a written manufacturer/dealer agreement—Area of sales responsibility.

Washington § 46.95.020

Title 46MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 46.95RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.95.020 (2026).

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(1)A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state to or through a dealer without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a dealer that has been signed by both parties.

(2)The manufacturer shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to a dealer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement and may not change such area or contract with another dealer for sale of the same line-make in the designated area during the duration of the agreement.

(3)The terms of the manufacturer/dealer agreement, including the area of sales responsibility, may not be reviewed or changed during the duration of the manufacturer/dealer agreement without the written mutual consent of the parties. The duration of the manufacturer/dealer a

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(1) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state to or through a dealer without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a dealer that has been signed by both parties.

(2) The manufacturer shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to a dealer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement and may not change such area or contract with another dealer for sale of the same line-make in the designated area during the duration of the agreement.

(3) The terms of the manufacturer/dealer agreement, including the area of sales responsibility, may not be reviewed or changed during the duration of the manufacturer/dealer agreement without the written mutual consent of the parties. The duration of the manufacturer/dealer agreement must be stated in the dealer agreement.

(4) A recreational vehicle dealer may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a manufacturer or distributor and may not sell outside of the area of sales responsibility designated in the agreement.

(5) A manufacturer may not unilaterally issue a policy or procedure that violates or substantially alters a provision of the manufacturer/dealer agreement during the duration of such agreement.

(6) A manufacturer will distribute new recreational vehicles to its dealers in a fair and equitable manner. If requested, a manufacturer will provide information on its manner of distribution.

(7) A manufacturer agrees to provide the dealer with adequate technical data to perform proper service and repairs.