Ohio Chamber of Commerce Letter of Support for House Bill 195

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A letter dated June 20, 2023 from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to Chairman Mark Johnson of the Ohio House Commerce & Labor Committee in support of House Bill 195. The letter states that adaptive mobility dealers currently operate in a gray area of law because Ohio has no correct motor vehicle dealership category for them, and that HB 195 would add a dealer license to close that regulatory gap. It states that, as the Chamber understands the industry, an adaptive mobility dealer makes non-chassis modifications to vehicles and in some instances sells used vehicles. The Chamber thanks Representatives Brennan and Demetriou for introducing the bill and supports its enactment. The letter closes with the signature block of the Chamber's General Counsel & Director, Tax & Economic Policy.

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OHIO

CHAMBER
COMMERCE

June 20, 2023

The Honorable Mark Johnson
Chairman, Ohio House Commerce & Labor Committee
Columbus, OH 43215

Dear Chairman Johnson:

] am writing today on behalf of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce in support of
House Bill 195. Like one of the sponsor’s (Representative Demetriou) of the bill
the Ohio Chamber’s first reaction to new licensure or regulation for the
business community is typically skepticism. But after reading HB 195 and
studying the industry that is impacted by the legislation it makes sense to add
this additional dealer license. Currently, the adaptative mobility dealers operate
in a gray area of law because there is not a correct category of motor vehicle
dealership to apply for before beginning operations. HB 195 will eliminate this
regulatory gap and provide both the business and the state better guidance

and clarity moving forward.

As we understand the industry, an adaptive mobility dealer makes non-chassis
modifications to vehicles and in some instances sell used vehicles. The laws of
Ohio refer to several dealer categories but lacks a correct category for this type
of business. Adoption of HB 195 will allow this niche industry to thrive in Ohio.
This legislation may also lead others to enter the field because they will have
regulatory clarity when they start an adaptive mobility business.
HB 195 is a necessary piece of legislation for businesses and the Ohio
Chamber of Commerce supports the enactment of HB 195 into law. This
clarification in law is good for business, the state, and consumers. We want to
thank Representatives Brennan and Demetriou for introducing the legislation
and we look forward to working with this committee and the Ohio House on
enactment of HB 195.

Sincerely,

Tony Long
General Counsel & Director, Tax & Economic Policy
Ohio Chamber of Commerce

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