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2016 Massachusetts General Laws
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XV REGULATION OF TRADE
Chapter 93B REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
- Section 1 Definitions
- Section 2 Applicability of chapter
- Section 3 Unfair competition and practices
- Section 4 Violations
- Section 5 Franchise agreement; renewal; termination; notice; good cause; hearing; burden of proof
- Section 5A to 5C Repealed, 2002, 222, Sec. 3
- Section 6 New motor vehicle dealer franchise locations; relocation of existing franchises; notice; good cause; protest by other franchises; burden of proof
- Section 7 Advertising by manufacturer, distributor or dealer; new motor vehicle prices; charges included
- Section 8 Indemnification of dealer; negligence of manufacturer; indemnification of manufacturer, distributor; negligence of dealer; court action
- Section 9 Delivery and preparation obligations; express warranty agreements; audit of claims
- Section 10 Unreasonable dealer or franchise restrictions; voluntary restrictions; right of first refusal; dealer financial data
- Section 11 Franchise relationship; written or oral agreements; applicability
- Section 12 Franchise agreement renewals; void and unenforceable notice
- Section 12A Repealed, 2002, 222, Sec. 3
- Section 13 Free association
- Section 14 Enforcement
- Section 15 Loss by manufacturer, distributor or motor vehicle dealer; settlement conference; suit for damages and equitable relief; offer of settlement; attorneys' fees and costs; exclusive rights and remedies
- Section 16 Franchise agreement; void provisions; arbitration, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution clause; voluntariness
- Section 17 Time limitations; cause of action
- Section 18 Rights and remedies
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