General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XV. REGULATION OF TRADE |
CHAPTER 93B. REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS |
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 Repealed, 2002, 222, Sec. 3 |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 Repealed, 2002, 222, Sec. 3 |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 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 |