43 TAC § 215.111. Notice of Termination or Discontinuance of Franchise and Time for Filing Protest

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 43 TRANSPORTATION › Part 10 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Chapter 215 MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION › 43 TAC § 215.111

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(a) A manufacturer or distributor shall give notice of termination or discontinuance of a dealer's franchise to a franchised dealer and the department in accordance with Occupations Code, §2301.453.

(b) A dealer must file a written notice of protest of the franchise termination or discontinuance pursuant to Occupations Code, §2301.453 electronically in the licensing system designated by the department, prior to the effective date of the franchise termination or discontinuance stated in the notice from the manufacturer or distributor, which must not be less than 60 days after the franchised dealer receives the notice of termination or discontinuance.

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