A manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not require that a franchised dealer provide to the manufacturer, distributor, or representative information regarding a customer, except to the extent that a specific item of information is necessary:

1. (1) for the sale or delivery of a new motor vehicle to a customer;
2. (2) for reasonable marketing purposes;
3. (3) to validate a claim and make payment under an incentive program;
4. (4) to support a dealer's claim for reimbursement for repairs performed under a manufacturer's warranty; or
5. (5) to satisfy a product recall or safety obligation.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.