(a) A manufacturer or manufacturer representative may not coerce or attempt to coerce a new motor vehicle dealer to enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or a subsidiary of the manufacturer, or to do any other act unfair to the new motor vehicle dealer, by threatening to terminate a franchise agreement between the manufacturer or subsidiary of the manufacturer and the new motor vehicle dealer.
(b) This section does not prohibit a voluntary agreement between a manufacturer and a new motor vehicle dealer or between a distributor and a new motor vehicle dealer to settle legitimate disputes.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 25. Motor Vehicle Transactions
Article 2. Franchise Agreements.
Sec. 45.25.100. Consistency with state law.
Sec. 45.25.110. Termination of franchise agreements.
Sec. 45.25.120. Notice of termination.
Sec. 45.25.130. Threat of termination.
Sec. 45.25.140. Repurchase obligations on termination.
Sec. 45.25.150. Required compensation for new motor vehicle dealer facilities.
Sec. 45.25.180. New dealerships.
Sec. 45.25.200. Payment and approval of claims.
Sec. 45.25.210. Rates for warranty and other work.
Sec. 45.25.220. Performance and reimbursement of certain repairs.