§1253.1. Private right of action; association standing

            A. A trade association may bring an action or intervene in an action in its own name or on behalf of one or more of its members as provided in Subsection B of this Section, if it meets all of the following conditions:

            (1) It is primarily comprised of and controlled by a minimum of one hundred licensed motor vehicle dealers.

            (2) A minimum of one of its members holds a valid license under this Chapter and has standing to sue or intervene individually.

            (3) The interests the association seeks to protect are germane to its purpose.

            (4) Neither the claim asserted nor the relief requested requires the participation of individual members.

            B. A trade association prevailing pursuant to this Section may be granted any of the following remedies:

            (1) Declaratory relief.

            (2) Injunctive relief.

            (3) Reasonable costs and attorney fees.

            C. An action by a trade association pursuant to this Section may be brought before the commission or in any district court of competent jurisdiction.

            Acts 2026, No. 458, §1, eff. May 29, 2026.