Sec. 2352.0522. DEALER TERRITORY. (a) During the term of an agreement, a manufacturer may not appoint another authorized dealer for the sale of the manufacturer's boats in a dealer's territory.
(b) Except for purposes of advertising without an advertised price or with a manufacturer's suggested retail price, a dealer may not advertise or promote the sale of the manufacturer's boats outside the dealer's territory, including through the Internet.
(c) A dealer may not use a broker in another dealer's territory to sell a manufacturer's boat.
(d) This chapter does not prohibit a dealer from selling a boat to a customer residing outside of the dealer's territory who independently visits the dealership and seeks to purchase a boat from the dealer.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle B - Regulations Related to Vessels
Chapter 2352 - Boat Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
Subchapter B. Dealer Agreements
Section 2352.051. Agreement Required
Section 2352.052. Terms of Agreement
Section 2352.0521. Performance Standards
Section 2352.0522. Dealer Territory
Section 2352.0524. Cure of Default
Section 2352.053. Termination or Nonrenewal of Agreement; Notice