Florida dealership protection law takes effect

The bill, signed into law Monday by Florida Gov. Rick Scott, passed unanimously in the Senate, and was approved 104-12 in the House.

Jackie Charniga

June 27, 2017 05:00 AM

A new dealership protection law in Florida prohibits manufacturers from telling dealers to renovate facilities more than once every 10 years. It also prevents automakers from enforcing certain sales standards for their franchised dealerships in the state.

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