Stay compliant. Protect your bottom line. We have a combined 95 years of experience helping automobile dealers comply with EPA, IIP and OSHA regulations. Let our experts show you a new approach for managing compliance at your dealership. (562) 716-6100 cellyservices.com Spend less time on compliance issues and more time running your dealership. LET’S TALK! Requirement to Install Fast Charging Stations Dealers can protest a manufacturer’s fast charging station requirements. The franchisor has the burden of proof to show that all the statutory requirements of Vehicle Code § 11713.13(k) are met. Preparation and Delivery Compensation If a dealer believes the compensation specified by the franchisor for fulfilling delivery and preparation obligations is unreasonable, it can file a protest with the Board. The dealer has the burden of proof to demonstrate that the compensation is unreasonable, considering all relevant circumstances. Association Challenging Export Policy Legality A dealer association may file this protest on behalf of two or more dealers to obtain a Board declaration regarding whether a manufacturer’s export or sale-for-resale prohibition policy violates dealer protections. The association has the burden of proof. For detailed information about these protest rights, review the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Franchise Law Manual authored by our firm. It can be found in the Comply section at www.cncda.org. Manning, Leaver, Bruder & Berberich LLP is a Los Angeles law firm that practices throughout California and has been in existence for over 100 years. Its strong automobile dealer practice covers all areas related to the automobile dealer industry, including dealership buy-sells, real estate transactions, business and consumer litigation, regulatory compliance, dealer association law, new motor vehicle board matters and franchise law. Visit www.manningleaver.com for more information and areas of practice. Nothing in this article may be considered as legal advice. Contact legal counsel for legal advice. 17 California New Car Dealer Quarterly
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