Clarifying prohibited practices by manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch when providing new motor vehicle to dealer

SB 577 clarifies prohibited practices by vehicle manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, or distributor branches when providing new vehicles to dealers in West Virginia. It specifically prohibits manufacturers from forcing dealers to order unwanted vehicles/accessories (Section 1), requiring special features not in advertised prices (Section 2), making dealers pay for unreasonable advertising (Section 3), or changing dealership requirements without proving business justification (Sections 25, 33, 38). The bill shifts the burden of proof to manufacturers to justify changes to capital requirements, facility rules, or location demands. This directly affects new motor vehicle dealers in West Virginia by limiting manufacturer control over dealership operations and costs.