Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends state franchise law to prohibit car companies from operating their own dealerships and require them to work with franchisees.

Highlights:

• Amends previous state franchise law to prohibit car companies from operating their own car dealerships in the state of Mississippi and requires them to work with franchisees (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that none of the aforementioned prohibitions shall be construed to prohibit or limit the ownership, operation, control, manufacture, or distribution of plug-in electric vehicles in the state (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that this bill shall take effect beginning July 1, 2023 (Sec. 3).

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