Pennsylvania HB 38: An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in vehicles, further providing for grounds for disciplinary proceedings and repealing provisions relating to recreational vehicle shows, recreational vehicle off-premise sales, recreational vehicle exhibitions and recreational vehicle rallies and to off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions or rallies on Sundays; and, in recreational vehicles, further providing for definitions and for warranty obligations and providing for recreational vehicle events and for recreational vehicle events on Sundays.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 17
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 38
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY CONKLIN, SANCHEZ AND HILL-EVANS, JANUARY 10, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, JANUARY 10, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), entitled
"An act providing for the State Board of Vehicle
Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons; and providing
penalties," in preliminary provisions, further providing for
definitions; in vehicles, further providing for grounds for
disciplinary proceedings and repealing provisions relating to
recreational vehicle shows, recreational vehicle off-premise
sales, recreational vehicle exhibitions and recreational
vehicle rallies and to off-premise sales, shows, exhibitions
or rallies on Sundays; and, in recreational vehicles, further
providing for definitions and for warranty obligations and
providing for recreational vehicle events and for
recreational vehicle events on Sundays.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "recreational vehicle show,"
"recreational vehicle off-premise sale," "recreational vehicle
exhibition" or "recreational vehicle rally" in section 102 of
the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the
Board of Vehicles Act, is amended to read:
Section 102. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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["Recreational vehicle show," "recreational vehicle off-
premise sale," "recreational vehicle exhibition" or
"recreational vehicle rally." A sale, show, exhibition or
rally, held by one or more recreational vehicle dealers,
distributors, manufacturers or manufacturers' representatives
who display, sell or attempt to sell recreational vehicles for a
fixed and limited period of time, which shall not exceed ten
days in a calendar month, 20 days in three consecutive calendar
months and 60 days in a calendar year. Set-up and tear-down days
and days when the events are not open shall be excluded from the
calculation of the applicable time period.]
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Section 2. Section 318(40) of the act is amended to read:
Section 318. Grounds for disciplinary proceedings.
In addition to any criminal or civil penalties otherwise
provided in this act, the board shall have the power to formally
reprimand, suspend or revoke any license or refuse to issue or
renew any license of an applicant or licensee or a person
required to be licensed under this act, if after due notice of
and hearing, the person charged is found in violation of or
fails to carry out the acts and procedures set forth in this act
or is found guilty of committing or attempting to commit any of
the acts set forth in section 322 or any of the following acts:
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(40) Being an out-of-State recreational vehicle dealer
who fails to demonstrate, upon direction of or investigation
by the board or its agents, that the out-of-State
recreational vehicle dealer satisfies the provisions of
section [332.1(c) regarding participation in this
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Commonwealth in a recreational vehicle show, recreational
vehicle off-premise sale, recreational vehicle exhibition or
recreational vehicle rally] 511.1(c) regarding participation
in this Commonwealth in a recreational vehicle event.
Section 3. Sections 332.1 and 333 of the act are repealed:
[Section 332.1. Recreational vehicle shows, recreational
vehicle off-premise sales, recreational vehicle
exhibitions and recreational vehicle rallies.
(a) Participation.--A recreational vehicle dealer,
salesperson, distributor, manufacturer or manufacturer's
representative licensed under this act may participate in a
recreational vehicle show, recreational vehicle off-premise
sale, recreational vehicle exhibition or recreational vehicle
rally. A recreational vehicle dealer shall be permitted to
conduct a recreational vehicle show, recreational vehicle
exhibition or recreational vehicle rally at its established
place of business.
(b) Bond required.--Any person acting as a recreational
vehicle dealer in this Commonwealth shall have posted a bond
payable to the Commonwealth in the amount of $30,000 to ensure
compliance with all Commonwealth laws and regulations. The bond
shall be executed by a surety company authorized to transact
business in this Commonwealth. The bond shall be security for
any claim filed by an agency of the Commonwealth, for moneys
due, including unpaid taxes, fees, licenses, payment of a
criminal penalty or fine after conviction or payment of a civil
penalty or monetary amount after the entry of judgment. The bond
shall remain valid until canceled in writing by the issuer. This
provision shall not limit the authority of any government agency
or private individual to institute ci