No. 36329 (5-year Review): Rule R151-35. Powersport Vehicle Franchise Act Rule

DAR File No.: 36329
Filed: 06/05/2012 04:53:57 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Powersport Vehicle Franchise Act (PVFA), Section 13-35-101 et seq., governs the distribution and sales of powersport vehicles through franchise agreements and regulates the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Section 13-35-104 authorizes the Utah Powersport Vehicle Franchise Advisory Board and the Department of Commerce to promulgate rules regarding the administration of the PVFA.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments have been received regarding this rule in the last five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule is necessary to administer the registration of franchisees and franchisors and to conduct adjudicative proceedings before the Board. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Administration
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Masuda Medcalf at the above address, by phone at 801-530-7663, by FAX at 801-530-6446, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Francine Giani, Executive Director

Effective:

06/05/2012

---