2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 650 - Franchise Transactions
Section 650.300 - Definitions for ORS 650.300 to 650.480.


(1) "Area of sales responsibility" means the geographic area for which a grantor has granted a dealer the exclusive right to sell recreational vehicles manufactured or distributed by the grantor.
(2) "Camper" has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.180.
(3) "Consumer" means a purchaser or lessee, other than for purposes of resale, of a product.
(4) "Dealer" means a person that:
(a) Is certified under ORS 822.020 as a vehicle dealer in this state; and
(b) Sells or leases recreational vehicles to the motoring public in this state.
(5) "Dealership agreement" means a written agreement pursuant to which a grantor grants a dealer the right:
(a) To sell or lease recreational vehicles or recreational vehicle services offered by the grantor; or
(b) To use a trade name, trademark, service mark, logo or other commercial symbol in the sale or distribution of recreational vehicles offered by the grantor.
(6) "Distributor" means a person that purchases new recreational vehicles for resale to a dealer.
(7) "Family" means:
(a) A parent, sibling, spouse, child, nephew, niece or grandchild of a dealer if the dealer is an individual; or
(b) The spouse of the dealer’s parent, sibling, child, nephew, niece or grandchild.
(8) "Fifth wheel hitch" has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.275.
(9) "Grantor" means a manufacturer or distributor of recreational vehicles.
(10) "Line make" means new recreational vehicles that:
(a) A grantor or dealer offers for sale, lease or distribution under the grantor’s trade name, trademark, service mark, logo or other commercial symbol;
(b) Are intended for sale or lease to a specific segment of the motoring public based upon the vehicles’ decor, equipment, features, price, size and weight;
(c) Have bodies, chassis and frames that, in the view of the motoring public, place the recreational vehicles in the same distinct class of recreational vehicle;
(d) Have lengths and interior floor plans that distinguish the recreational vehicles from recreational vehicles with substantially the same decor, equipment, features, price and weight; and
(e) A dealership agreement authorizes a dealer to sell or lease.
(11) "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the manufacture of new recreational vehicles.
(12) "Motor home" has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.350.
(13) "Net invoice cost" means the price a dealer paid for a product, less any rebate or discount, plus taxes the dealer paid on the product and any sums the dealer paid to transport the product to the dealer.
(14) "Product" means a recreational vehicle or an accessory, part, equipment, machine, tool or sign of or for a recreational vehicle.
(15) "Proprietary part or accessory" means a part or accessory of or for a recreational vehicle manufactured by or for a grantor and sold to dealers only by the grantor.
(16) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle with or without motive power that is designed for human occupancy and to be used temporarily for recreational, seasonal or emergency purposes, including but not limited to a travel trailer, trailer towed with a fifth wheel hitch, camper, camping trailer, fold-up camping trailer, pop-up, tent camper, truck camper and motor home. "Recreational vehicle" does not include a bus as defined in ORS 184.675 with a chassis length of not less than 35 feet that has been converted into a motor coach.
(17) "Travel trailer" has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.565.
(18) "Warrantor" means a person that makes a warranty.
(19) "Warranty" means a warranty made to a consumer for a new product, without charge, that is not negotiated or separated from the sale of the product and is incidental to the sale of the product, and that guarantees indemnity for defective parts, mechanical or electrical breakdown, labor or other remedial measures such as repair or replacement. "Warranty" does not include a service contract, insurance or extended warranty sold for separate consideration by a dealer or other person not under the control of a manufacturer. [2003 c.377 §1]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment

Chapter 650 - Franchise Transactions

Section 650.005 - Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100.

Section 650.015 - When franchise sale or offer for sale is made in this state.

Section 650.020 - Liability of franchise seller; defenses; amount of recovery; attorney fees; joint and several liability; limitation on action; indemnification of corporation; right of contribution.

Section 650.055 - General duties and powers of director.

Section 650.057 - Orders issued under ORS 650.055.

Section 650.060 - Investigative powers of director; protection against unreasonable investigation; contempt.

Section 650.065 - Injunctive relief; attorney fees; appointment of receiver or conservator; conditions of awarding damages and injunctive relief.

Section 650.070 - Director as agent for service of process.

Section 650.075 - Manner of executing service of process; effect of initial service.

Section 650.095 - Civil penalties.

Section 650.120 - Definitions for ORS 650.120 to 650.170.

Section 650.123 - Use of protected dealer data; prohibitions; liabilities.

Section 650.130 - Prohibited conduct by manufacturer, distributor or importer.

Section 650.132 - Prohibition of coerced sales of extended service contracts, extended maintenance plans or guaranteed asset protection waivers.

Section 650.133 - Constructing, altering or remodeling dealer facility; prohibitions; exceptions; purchasing goods or services from specific vendor; intellectual property infringement.

Section 650.140 - Good cause required to terminate dealer franchise; protest of termination; notice; when reasons for termination required.

Section 650.145 - Compensation due dealer upon termination of franchise.

Section 650.150 - Enjoining establishment of certain franchises or relocation of existing dealership in same market area; complaint; determination of good cause; when offer of new franchise or relocated dealership required; notice to existing or form...

Section 650.153 - Liability of franchisor for repair of motor vehicle that becomes inoperative prior to sale to consumer.

Section 650.155 - Liability of manufacturer for damages to vehicles before delivery to carrier.

Section 650.158 - Predelivery preparation and warranty service; notice to dealers; schedule of compensation; determination; claims by dealers.

Section 650.161 - Compensation for repairs to vehicles subject to recall; claims for compensation; prohibited practices; exclusivity of remedy.

Section 650.162 - Transfer, assignment or sale of interest in dealership or franchise; notices; approval of franchisor; right of first refusal.

Section 650.165 - Prohibited franchise conditions.

Section 650.170 - Dealer’s remedy.

Section 650.200 - Definitions for ORS 650.200 to 650.250.

Section 650.205 - Prohibited conduct by franchisor.

Section 650.210 - Rights and prohibitions governing relationship between franchisor and franchisee.

Section 650.215 - Prohibited conduct in offer, sale or purchase of franchise.

Section 650.220 - Consent of franchisor to sale, assignment or transfer of franchise; conditions for trial franchise.

Section 650.225 - Death of franchisee; when franchisor required to enter into new franchise with designee of franchisee; notice; qualifications; possession of franchise premises.

Section 650.235 - Franchisor prohibited from requiring operation of service station in excess of 16 hours per day; exceptions.

Section 650.250 - Injunctive relief or damages; limitation on commencement of action; attorney fees.

Section 650.300 - Definitions for ORS 650.300 to 650.480.

Section 650.310 - Good cause; determination.

Section 650.320 - Dealership agreement.

Section 650.330 - Comparable terms and conditions; grantor sales to public.

Section 650.340 - Termination, cancellation or failure to renew; notice; grounds.

Section 650.350 - Dealer’s rights upon termination, cancellation or failure to renew.

Section 650.360 - Coercion prohibited.

Section 650.370 - Transfer by dealer.

Section 650.380 - Dealer’s successor.

Section 650.390 - Dealer compensation for warranty service; disapproval of warranty service claims; recall notice requirements.

Section 650.400 - Recalls.

Section 650.410 - Dealer’s warranty obligations.

Section 650.420 - Required disclosures.

Section 650.430 - Damaged or defective vehicles.

Section 650.440 - Grantor’s ownership, operation or control of dealership.

Section 650.450 - Indemnification; grantor and dealer.

Section 650.460 - Indemnification; warrantor and dealer.

Section 650.470 - Remedies; grantor and dealer; attorney fees.

Section 650.480 - Remedies; warrantor and dealer; attorney fees.