Oklahoma § 15-245A.4 - Death of dealer
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 15-245A.4 — Death of dealer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-245A.4. Death of dealer
A. This section shall only apply to single-line dealer
agreements.
B. If a dealer dies, a supplier shall have ninety (90) days in
which to consider and make a determination on a request by a family
member to enter into a new dealer agreement to operate the
dealership. If the supplier determines that the requesting family
member is not acceptable, the supplier shall provide the family
member with a written notice of its determination with the stated
reasons for nonacceptance. This section does not entitle an heir,
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personal representative or family member to operate a dealership
without the specific written consent of the supplier.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a supplier and dealer have
previously executed an agreement concerning succession rights prior
to the dealer’s death, and if such agreement is still in effect, the
agreement shall be observed even if it designates someone other than
the surviving spouse or heirs of the decedent as the successor.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 156, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 15-245A.4
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 15-245A.4 cover?
Section 15-245A.4 ("Death of dealer") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 15-245A.4 apply to my situation?
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