Too Much Government? New Jersey Joins AZ And TX In Banning Tesla

These three states, maybe, don’t believe in the free market? They won’t allow Tesla to sell directly to consumers.

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) met today to approve a new regulation banning Tesla from selling its Model S in the state. The ban will take effect on April 1. Two other states, Arizona and Texas, enforce similar rules that prevent auto manufacturers from making direct sales to consumers…

The rule change means that Tesla will not be able to sell cars through its two stores in New Jersey after April 1.

These types of regulations were common in many states to ensure that consumers had a local dealer to which they could turn for maintenance. As Tesla began its direct sales model, some states chose to modify these regulations. Tesla maintains numerous service centers for its vehicles around the country, with one in New Jersey.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.