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MARCH 23, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– The Dealer's Obligation In Colorado To Sell Properly Equipped Vehicles
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– Governor Ritter Signs HB-1049 Into Law
– Pinnacol Bills to be Heard by Senate Judiciary Wednesday
– Business Groups Kill Overly Burdensome Disposal of Records Bill
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– FREE Webinar: What To Do When an Inspector Knocks on Your Door
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– Denver Auto Show
– Green Tie Preview Party
– Unclaimed Property Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities
– NADC 6th Annual Member Meeting & Conference
– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Weld Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner
–Share Your Accomplishments
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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The Denver Auto Show will begin this year with the second annual “Green Car Convoy” across Colorado. Details on all events can be found at www.GreenCarDenver.org. The convoy will begin Monday, March 29 in Montrose and includes local community events across the state before the last event in Denver on Sunday, April 4.
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AT A GLANCE
Listed here are several articles pertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
- Smaller is not always better
Automotive News, March 22
There seems to be a change of heart among automobile manufacturers about the optimum size of their dealer bodies.
- . . . and GM's new lobbyists fight back
Automotive News, March 22
With most federal dealer problems behind them, General Motors Co.'s new lobbyists are shifting their focus to blocking state bills that seek to assist rejected dealerships.
- Ritter's "dander up" over mayor's comments on regulations
The Denver Post, March 20
In an interview with Fox 31 anchor Ron Zappolo scheduled to air Sunday on "Zappolo's People," Gov. Bill Ritter reacts to recent criticism by Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, the presumptive Democratic candidate to succeed him.
- Curbstoning
YouTube, Washington State Dept. of Licensing, Consumer Awareness Video
- At the Capitol: FOX 31 hands out its mid-session awards
Detroit Free Press, March 15
FOX 31 political reporter Eli Stokols recognizes Colorado legislators at the mid-session mark for their achievements both on and off the playing field.
- USA Today, Open Road
 
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
THE DEALER'S OBLIGATION IN COLORADO TO SELL PROPERLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES
By Christian Sederberg, Associate at McGloin, Davenport, Severson & Snow, P.C.
Dealers often ask what is required of them under Colorado law in terms of inspections of a motor vehicle at the time of sale to a consumer. Generally, dealers must deliver vehicles that are safe and have all of the equipment required by Colorado statute in “proper condition and adjustment.” Putting aside issues relating to defective equipment, under Colorado law, sale of a vehicle to a retail customer which is not properly equipped or in proper condition or adjustment can result in denial, suspension or revocation of a dealer’s license. The actual safeguards that a dealer must undertake to insure that every vehicle has the required equipment in “proper condition and adjustment” are less clear, but many, if not most, dealers perform a safety inspection of the vehicle prior to sale.
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McGloin, Davenport, Severson & Snow, P.C. provides full service legal representation to motor vehicle dealers throughout Colorado. More information on the firm can be found at www.mdsslaw.com.
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DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance
 
GOVERNOR RITTER SIGNS HB-1049 INTO LAW
Gov. Bill Ritter on Monday signed into law a bill [HB-1049] that gives Chrysler and General Motors dealers who were closed during the automakers’ bankruptcies a right of first refusal if the companies reopen an area franchise — or a right to demand the franchise back if it already has been reassigned.
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PINNACOL BILLS TO BE HEARD BY SENATE JUDICIARY WEDNESDAY
Six of the measures put forth by the Pinnacol Interim committee over the summer will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at 1:30. These bills, largely opposed by Pinnacol, are critical to the ongoing negotiations between the State and Pinnacol relative to Pinnacol potential emerging from state control in exchange for a buyout. The bills that will be heard are: HB 1038 regarding a workers compensation claims brochure; SB 13 regarding workers compensation accountability; HB 1009 regarding the Pinnacol board of directors; SB 12 regarding workers compensation benefits; HB 1012 regarding a limitation on the use of surveillance in workers compensation claims and SB 11 regarding conflicts of interest in workers compensation claims. Please click here for the most recent updates on the Pinnacol buyout.
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BUSINESS GROUPS KILL OVERLY BURDENSOME DISPOSAL OF RECORDS BILL
HB 1056, by Rep. Frangas (D-Denver), would have increased the regulation of the process under which businesses dispose of records with personal information of their customers. CADA along with several other business groups, successfully killed this bill in its first Judiciary Committee meeting in the House of Representatives by a vote of 7-2. While we understood the consumer protection goals of Rep. Frangas' bill, dealers in particular are already highly regulated by Federal law on this issue, and to have conflicting or overly burdensome state law would not have been good public policy. Thankfully the House Judiciary committee agreed.
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
FREE Webinar
What to do When an Inspector Knocks on Your Door
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Thur., Mar. 25th, 2010
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If you have a particular area of interest or would like to suggest a training seminar topic, please contact Lauren Stadler at 303.457.5123 or lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org
| Event Description |
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Location |
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
thru
Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver 80202
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Green Tie Preview Party
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Wednesday, April 7,
4:00pm - 7:00pm |
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver 80202
CLICK HERE for more information. |
Unclaimed Property Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities
ONESOURCE® PROPERTY TAX
Panel Discussion
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April 8 & 9, 2010 |
Colorado Division of Gaming Conference Room
1881 Pierce St.
Lakewood, CO 80214
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National Association of Dealer Counsel's (NADC) 6th Annual Member Meeting and Conference
Dallas, Texas
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April 11 to 13, 2010
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CLICK HERE for more information!
Membership in NADC is strongly encouraged for all CADA member dealers’ attorneys. The information shared between attorneys defending dealers around the country is incredibly valuable! |
CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE!
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Monday, August 9, 2010
11:00am-11:45am Registration/Practice
12:00 Noon – Shotgun Start |
Lakewood Country Club
6800 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214 |
WELD DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD DINNER
The Longs Peak Council, Inc. Boy Scouts of America requests the pleasure of your company at the Weld Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner honoring Lee and Warren Yoder.
CLICK HERE for more information!
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LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@coloradodealers.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
THE AFTERFACT
- 2 points, 1 territory: Who loses?
Automotive News, March 22
Yale King, a rejected Jeep dealer in suburban Denver, was startled in February when he opened his local newspaper.
- 'SNL' takes on runaway Toyotas
Detroit Free Press, March 14
"Saturday Night Live" featured a spoof Ford commercial during its show last night that depicted a couple in a runaway Toyota Prius.
- Revved up: What's hot and what's not in autos
Detroit Free Press, March 14
Another advanced-battery plant will be located in Holland. Batteries may replace tulips as the city's symbol.
- Mo' accessories, mo' fun: Dodge offers $2,000 in Mopar bucks for Hemi-powered 2010 Challengers
Auto Week, March 12
Dodge is offering a go-fast promotion for the 2010 Dodge Challenger: If you buy a V8-powered version of the muscle coupe, you get $2,000 in Mopar bucks to customize your new ride.
- Questions Arise in Prius Case
The Wall Street Journal, March 15
Brakes May Not Have Been Depressed Firmly as Toyota Raced Near San Diego
- Japanese Firms Aim to Standardize Vehicle Chargers
The Wall Street Journal, March 15
Japanese car and power companies will work together to bring their electric vehicle-charging technology to overseas markets, seeking to speed up the adoption of technology needed to spark global demand for electric cars.
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