SB0157S02 (Substitute)
New Motorboat Distributor Act
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 23
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 24
House Rules
Feb 24
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
This bill enacts the New Motorboat Distributor Act.
This bill:
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Utah's new Motorboat Distributor Act replaces the existing Motorboat Agreements Act with a more comprehensive set of rules governing the business relationship between motorboat manufacturers and distributors on one side and local boat dealerships on the other. The law prohibits distributors from engaging in coercive or unfair practices — such as forcing unwanted inventory on dealers, raising prices on already-placed orders, or bypassing dealers to sell directly to customers — and requires distributors to provide written agreements, fair performance standards, and full reimbursement for warranty and recall repair work, including labor, parts, on-water testing, and administrative tasks. It also restricts distributors from closing, relocating, or adding competing dealerships without advance written notice and a valid reason, and requires distributors to buy back unsold inventory, parts, tools, signs, and equipment if they terminate a dealership agreement.
Current version: SB0157S02 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 23
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 24
House Rules
Feb 24
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeFeb 3
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 23
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 24
House RulesFeb 24
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Governor
This bill enacts the New Motorboat Distributor Act.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah's new Motorboat Distributor Act replaces the existing Motorboat Agreements Act with a more comprehensive set of rules governing the business relationship between motorboat manufacturers and distributors on one side and local boat dealerships on the other. The law prohibits distributors from engaging in coercive or unfair practices — such as forcing unwanted inventory on dealers, raising prices on already-placed orders, or bypassing dealers to sell directly to customers — and requires distributors to provide written agreements, fair performance standards, and full reimbursement for warranty and recall repair work, including labor, parts, on-water testing, and administrative tasks. It also restricts distributors from closing, relocating, or adding competing dealerships without advance written notice and a valid reason, and requires distributors to buy back unsold inventory, parts, tools, signs, and equipment if they terminate a dealership agreement.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
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Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:44 PM