§ 4095. Burden of proof
In determining whether good cause for the refusal to honor the succession exists, the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer has the burden of proving that the successor is a person who is not of good moral character or does not meet the franchisor’s existing and reasonable standards and, considering the volume of sales and service of the new motor vehicle dealer, uniformly applied minimum business experience standards in the market area. (Added 1981, No. 157 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 14, 1982.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 108 - Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers Franchising
§ 4086. Warranty and predelivery obligations to new motor vehicle dealers
§ 4087. Transportation damages
§ 4088. Product liability indemnification
§ 4089. Termination; cancellation or nonrenewal
§ 4090. Notification of termination; cancellation and nonrenewal
§ 4092. Dealership facilities assistance upon termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal
§ 4093. Right of designated family member to succeed in ownership
§ 4094. Refusal to honor succession to ownership; notice required
§ 4096. Unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors
§ 4097. Manufacturer violations
§ 4098. Limitations on establishing or relocating dealers
§ 4099. Civil actions for violations
§ 4100b. Enforcement; Transportation Board
§ 4100c. Financing; Vermont Transportation Board
§ 4100d. Statute of limitations