Pub. 1 2019 Issue 3

SUMMARY 05. SAFETY COMMISSIONER BARTHELMES RETIRES After a tenure of nearly 12 years as the Commissioner of the Department of Safety, John Barthelmes retired effective March 31, 2019. 06. VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS UNDER THE DEALER BILL OF RIGHTS When a New Hampshire automobile or equipment dealer is having trouble with the manufacturer, it is common to look to the New Hampshire Dealer Bill of Rights (RSA, Ch. 357-C). 07. STATE EMISSIONS TESTING CONTRACT RENEWED, GORDON DARBY AGAIN SELECTED After a lengthy RFP bid and review process by the Department of Safety and Division of Motor Vehicles, the Executive Council approved Gordon Darby last month, by a 5-0 unani- mous vote with no debate, as the selected vendor for the electronic emissions testing system program. 08. NH SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DEALER TERMINATION In 2018, a lower NH court ruled that Kia Motors America, Inc. (“KIA”) properly terminated its franchise agreement with Kia of Somersworth. 10. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM RESERVES A reserve on workers’ compensation claims is the money set aside to pay the ultimate cost of the claim. 11. NEWMEMBERS 12. NHADA WELCOMES NEW TEAMMATES As we enter the summer, you may recognize some new faces or voices at NHADA. 13. NHADA STAFF ATTEND AN INFORMATIVE LUNCH AND LEARN Who would have thought that watching someone crumple up a piece of paper could trigger emotions, sympathy, and empathy to an audience? 14. NADA LAUNCHES VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PRODUCTS POLICY Voluntary protection products are offe- red to consumers to protect their invest- ment in vehicles which they purchase or lease — this includes GAP insurance and extended service contracts. 20 Portsmouth Students Place in top 10 at Nationals D R I V E 2