Cambio de propiedad de concesionarios y derechos del fabricante

Explicación Simple

Si un concesionario quiere vender su negocio, debe avisar al fabricante con 15 días de anticipación. El fabricante puede oponerse solo si el nuevo dueño tiene problemas legales o financieros.

Es como si quisieras vender tu coche y tuvieras que avisar a tu amigo, quien te lo vendió, con tiempo. Tu amigo puede decirte que no si la persona que quiere comprarlo tiene un mal historial.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene una concesionaria de autos y quiere venderla a su hermano Pedro. Juan le avisa a la compañía fabricante con 15 días de anticipación. Si Pedro no tiene problemas legales, la compañía no puede oponerse a la venta.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 56-14-110. Sale of business assets, stock transfer, or other change in ownership by dealer; notice; objection; succession to dealership by family member; burden of proof. (A) If a dealer desires to make a change in ownership by the sale of the business assets, stock transfer, or otherwise, the dealer shall give the manufacturer written notice at least fifteen business days before the closing, including all supporting documentation as may be reasonably required by the manufacturer to determine if an objection to the sale may be made. In the absence of a breach by the selling dealer of its dealer agreement or this chapter, the manufacturer shall not object to the proposed change in ownership unless the prospective transferee: (1) has previously been terminated by the manufacturer for breach of its dealer agreement; (2) has been convicted of a felony or any crime of fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude; (3) lacks any license required by law; (4) does not have an active line of credit sufficient to purchase a manufacturer's product; or (5) has undergone in the last ten years bankruptcy, insolvency, a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or conservator to take possession of the transferee's business or property. (B) If the manufacturer objects to a proposed change of ownership, the manufacturer shall give written notice of its reasons to the dealer within ten business days after receipt of the dealer's notification and complete documentation. The manufacturer has the burden of proof with regard to its objection. If the manufacturer does not give timely notice of its objection, the change or sale shall be deemed approved. (C) It is unlawful for a manufacturer to fail to provide a dealer an opportunity to designate, i