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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A recreational vehicle show is any display, except as provided in subsection (h), of recreational vehicles by one (1) or more manufacturers or recreational vehicle dealers.
(b) A recreational vehicle show permit must be obtained from the commission by the sponsor or promoter of the show no later than ten (10) days prior to the commencement of the recreational vehicle show. The permit, or a copy of the permit, shall be prominently displayed at any entrance into the recreational vehicle show.
(c) A recreational vehicle show permit shall be valid for seven (7) consecutive days and may be renewed one (1) time for an additional seven (7) consecutive days. Any such renewal shall begin the day after the expiration of the original permit. A sponsor or promoter may obtain only one (1) recreational vehicle show permit and renewal per calendar year for the same location.
(d) The applicant shall provide to the commission the names and addresses of each manufacturer or recreational vehicle dealer displaying recreational vehicles at the show.
(e) The sales price of each recreational vehicle displayed at the show shall be prominently displayed with the recreational vehicle. Any warranty information associated with the recreational vehicle must be available upon request.
(f) A licensed recreational vehicle dealer may only sell travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, and folding camping trailers, as defined in § 55-28-102, at up to six (6) shows permitted by the Tennessee motor vehicle commission per year, in addition to selling travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, and folding camping trailers at the dealer's established place of business.
(g) Any manufacturer or recreational vehicle dealer displaying recreational vehicles at the recreational vehicle show shall have a representative present at all times during the recreational vehicle show.
(h) A manufacturer or recreational vehicle dealer may display at a single location without obtaining a recreational vehicle show permit; provided, that no representatives of the displayer are present and that no sales solicitations or activities take place, at the following locations:
(1) The interior common areas of shopping malls, hotels, or convention centers;
(2) The interior of wholesale shopping clubs;
(3) County, regional, or state fairs;
(4) Agricultural events and educational demonstrations;
(5) Sporting and entertainment events in conjunction with the sponsorship of the event; and
(6) Commercial airport terminals.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 55. Motor and Other Vehicles § 55-17-411 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-55-motor-and-other-vehicles/tn-code-sect-55-17-411/
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