Gov. Rick Snyder is deciding whether to veto or sign into law a bill containing an 11th-hour amendment intended to prohibit automakers — including Tesla Motors Inc. — from selling cars directly to customers.
The bill, which passed through the Senate and House earlier this month, stops automakers from selling cars “directly to a retail customer other than through franchised dealers,” with exceptions for nonprofits and government agencies. It does not specifically name Tesla, although the California-based electric-car maker is the only one looking to sell vehicles directly.
Dave Murray, Snyder’s deputy press secretary, said the governor’s office was “doing their due diligence and looking at it very closely” but has not made a decision. The governor has until Tuesday to decide.
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