The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has rejected Tesla Motors' bid for a dealership licence, following the lead of several other states including New York and Massachusetts.
The DMV fears that issuing such a license would violate Virginia franchise law, which generally prohibits manufacturer-owned stores.
"We welcome Tesla to Virginia, but they too must abide by the laws like all other manufacturers and Virginia new car and truck dealers," said Don Hall, president of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association.
Source: Automotive News
The DMV fears that issuing such a license would violate Virginia franchise law, which generally prohibits manufacturer-owned stores.
"We welcome Tesla to Virginia, but they too must abide by the laws like all other manufacturers and Virginia new car and truck dealers," said Don Hall, president of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association.
Source: Automotive News