§1174-D. Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect
1. Compensation required. A manufacturer must compensate a motor vehicle dealer pursuant to 49 United States Code, Section 30116 (2016). A manufacturer is not required by this subsection to pay more than the total value of the affected new motor vehicle to a dealer.
[PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).]
2. Civil action; statute of limitations. If a manufacturer refuses to comply with subsection 1, the motor vehicle dealer may file a complaint with the board pursuant to section 1188 or bring a civil action to recover damages, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Notwithstanding section 1183, the action must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
[PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 217, §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10 §1173-A. Mediation (REPEALED)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