The Powersport Vehicle Franchise Act was enacted to protect the welfare and economic interests of the State pertaining to the sale of powersport vehicles. The Act is administered by the Utah Department of Commerce. Powersport vehicles, as defined in the Act, include all-terrain type I and type II vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, personal watercraft, motor-driven cycles, and mopeds.

The Act clarifies the duties of franchisors and franchisees. It requires that manufacturers or franchisors notify the Department and any existing franchisees of the same line-make in a given relevant market area of any intent to terminate, establish, or relocate a franchise dealership selling new powersport vehicles. If existing franchisees protest the franchisor's proposed action, the Department is mandated to hold a hearing to determine whether good cause exists for such action. The Act requires that franchisors and franchisees pay an annual registration fee to cover the cost of regulation.

For further information, please contact:
Masuda Medcalf, Administrative Law Judge
(801) 530-7663.

• Powersport Vehicle Franchise Act, §13-35
• Powersport Rules, R151-35
• Powersport Vehicle Franchise Registration Form

• PVFB 2003-002
• PVFB 2006-001
• PVFB 2006-003
• PVFA 2013-001 & -002