MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to provide for an exception for licensed dealers in Idaho for a manufacturer or distributor with a manufacturer-owned or distributor-owned dealership.

This bill would amend Idaho law to create an exception for licensed motor vehicle dealers when a manufacturer or distributor owns or operates a dealership. The key provision allows manufacturers or distributors to own or operate dealerships in Idaho without violating existing laws that currently restrict such ownership. This change directly affects vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and licensed dealers in the state by modifying the legal framework around dealership ownership and operations. The bill focuses on updating the Idaho Code to permit this specific business arrangement while maintaining other consumer protection and dealer conduct requirements.