§1174-B. Transportation damages
1. Liability of a new dealer after acceptance. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the new motor vehicle dealer is solely liable for damages to new motor vehicles after acceptance from the carrier and before delivery to the ultimate purchaser.
[PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).]
2. Liability of manufacturer. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to motor vehicles before delivery to a carrier or transporter.
[PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).]
3. Additional liability of dealer. The new motor vehicle dealer is liable for damages to new motor vehicles after delivery to the carrier only if the dealer selects the method of transportation, mode of transportation and the carrier. In all other instances, the manufacturer is liable for carrier-related new motor vehicle damage, except that the new motor vehicle dealer must annotate the bill of lading or other carrier document indicating damages observed at the time of delivery to the motor vehicle dealer, and that the dealer shall promptly notify the manufacturer of any concealed damage discovered after delivery.
[PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 204: BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
10 §1171-A. Corporate affiliates
10 §1171-B. Manufacturer; license
10 §1173. Attorney General and civil remedies
10 §1173-A. Mediation (REPEALED)
10 §1174-A. Limitations on establishing or relocating dealerships
10 §1174-B. Transportation damages
10 §1174-D. Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect
10 §1175. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
10 §1177. Unreasonable restrictions
10 §1178. Covered under written or oral agreements
10 §1179. Franchise interest, vested rights
10 §1180. Franchisee's right to associate
10 §1181. Discounts and other inducements
10 §1182-A. Exemption for installation on previously assembled truck chassis