OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 2 2024 Issue 2

MADA Advocacy

Accomplishments Over the Last Eight Years

2016

  • Regulation 8 worked to have the “Documentary/Service Fee” changed at the Motor Vehicle Commission ($425).

2018

  • Passed legislation to stop Title Washing.
  • Successfully stopped efforts of the manufacturers to pass legislation taking the rulemaking authority away from the MMVC.

2019

  • Passed legislation requiring manufacturers to pay dealers for used vehicles with recalls that have a do not drive or do not sell.
  • Passed a law protecting dealers from manufacturers regarding unnecessary facility upgrades (10 years).
  • Helped elect Gov. Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann through record-breaking MADA Auto PAC contributions.

2020

  • Passed the “Back-to-Business Liability Assurance Act,” enacting reasonable safeguards against a potential surge of coronavirus lawsuits.

2021

  • Completed Operation 47 and passed a law requiring manufacturers to reimburse dealers at retail for parts and labor.
  • Passed a law eliminating the double sales tax imposed in June.
  • Defeated legislation to increase the sales tax on automobiles (5% to 7.5%).

2023

  • Passed a law that prevents a manufacturer from owning a dealership and unfairly competing against franchisees.
  • Reached a new record in giving to statewide and legislative candidates. MADA Auto PAC was instrumental in helping re-elect Gov. Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann.

2024

  • Passed a law increasing penalties on car thieves.

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