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Utah Code Title 13. Commerce and Trade § 13-35-205. Liability for damages to motor vehicles in transit--Disclosure required

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1)(a) A franchisee is solely liable for damage to a new powersport vehicle after delivery by and acceptance from the carrier.

(b) A delivery receipt or bill of lading, or similar document, signed by a franchisee is evidence of a franchisee's acceptance of a new powersport vehicle.

(2) A franchisor is liable for all damage to a powersport vehicle before delivery to and acceptance by the franchisee, including that time in which the vehicle is in the control of a carrier or transporter.

(3) A franchisor shall disclose to the franchisee any repairs made prior to delivery, only if the cost of the repair exceeds 3% of the manufacturer's wholesale price, as measured by retail repair costs.

(4) Notwithstanding Subsections (1), (2), and (3), the franchisee is liable for damage to a new powersport vehicle after delivery to the carrier or transporter if the franchisee selected:

(a) the method and mode of transportation; and

(b) the carrier or transporter.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 13. Commerce and Trade § 13-35-205. Liability for damages to motor vehicles in transit--Disclosure required - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-13-commerce-and-trade/ut-code-sect-13-35-205/

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