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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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OCCUPATIONS CODE |
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Title 14. REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRANSPORTATION |
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Subtitle A. REGULATIONS RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES |
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Chapter 2301. SALE OR LEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES |
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Subchapter H. DEALERS |
Sec. 2301.358. VEHICLE SHOW OR EXHIBITION
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(a) A person who holds a license issued under this chapter may not participate in a new motor vehicle show or exhibition unless:
(1) the person provides the department with written notice at least 30 days before the date the show or exhibition opens; and
(2) the department grants written approval.
(b) A person who holds a license issued under this chapter may not sell or offer for sale a new motor vehicle at a show or exhibition, but dealership personnel may be present to aid in showing and exhibiting new motor vehicles.
(c) This section does not prohibit the sale of a towable recreational vehicle, motor home, ambulance, fire-fighting vehicle, or tow truck at a show or exhibition if:
(1) the show or exhibition is approved by the department; and
(2) the sale is not otherwise prohibited by law.
(d) A rule adopted by the board regulating the off-site display or sale of towable recreational vehicles must include a provision that authorizes the display and sale of towable recreational vehicles at a private event in a trade area that would not otherwise qualify for the private event under the application of general participation requirements for organized dealer shows and exhibitions.