Judge kicks Tesla’s North Dakota dealership dispute to administrative appeal

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 590

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A state judge declined to decide a licensing lawsuit between Tesla and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, directing the parties to first let the matter go through the administrative appeals process.

The case stems from Tesla’s efforts to establish car dealerships in Fargo and Bismarck.

The company in September 2024 applied to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for two motor vehicle dealer licenses, but was denied on the grounds that under state law, …

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