{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-46.95.020","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 46.95.020","heading":"Requirement for a written manufacturer/dealer agreement—Area of sales responsibility.","body":"(1) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state to or through a dealer without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a dealer that has been signed by both parties.\n(2) The manufacturer shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to a dealer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement and may not change such area or contract with another dealer for sale of the same line-make in the designated area during the duration of the agreement.\n(3) The terms of the manufacturer/dealer agreement, including the area of sales responsibility, may not be reviewed or changed during the duration of the manufacturer/dealer agreement without the written mutual consent of the parties. The duration of the manufacturer/dealer agreement must be stated in the dealer agreement.\n(4) A recreational vehicle dealer may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a manufacturer or distributor and may not sell outside of the area of sales responsibility designated in the agreement.\n(5) A manufacturer may not unilaterally issue a policy or procedure that violates or substantially alters a provision of the manufacturer/dealer agreement during the duration of such agreement.\n(6) A manufacturer will distribute new recreational vehicles to its dealers in a fair and equitable manner. If requested, a manufacturer will provide information on its manner of distribution.\n(7) A manufacturer agrees to provide the dealer with adequate technical data to perform proper service and repairs.","path":["Title 46","Chapter 46.95"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.95.020","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T03:07:01Z","sha256":"b1d8f175a7da2cdd9a516ac396c2c6440790426e3499d38f999c54fa45509a71","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-46.95.010","next":"us-wa/rcw-46.95.030"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}