New Jersey Approves Tesla Direct-Sales Bill
Tesla sales will likely resume in New Jersey, following a ban that was put in effect April 1.
The New Jersey Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee has approved a bill that would allow the American automaker to resume sales in the state as well as open two more stores. The bill was voted in by a count of 4-0, and will not only allow Tesla to open up to four stores in New Jersey, it will also let any other zero-emissions vehicle manufacturer sell cars directly to consumers there. Any automaker that wishes to open up stores in New Jersey will have to have at least one facility to service the vehicles.
SEE ALSO: Tesla Sales Banned in New Jersey Effective April 1
According to the report, nobody testified against the legislation, though it could be amended to protect the dealer “status quo,” which means that a zero-emission vehicle manufacturer would no longer apply if sold to another company.
The New Jersey Assembly will now have to vote on the bill before Tesla’s direct sales can resume in New Jersey.
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[Source: Star-Ledger]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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