§1245. Transportation damages
1. Liability of new dealer after acceptance. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the new personal sports mobile dealer is solely liable for damages to new personal sports mobiles after acceptance from the carrier and before delivery to the ultimate purchaser.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
2. Liability of manufacturer. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to personal sports mobiles before delivery to a carrier or transporter.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
3. Additional liability of dealer. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 1 and 2, the new personal sports mobile dealer is liable for damages to new personal sports mobiles after delivery to the carrier if the dealer selects the mode of transportation and the carrier. In all other instances, the manufacturer is liable for carrier-related new personal sports mobile damage as long as the new personal sports mobile dealer annotates the bill of lading or other carrier document indicating damages observed at the time of delivery to the new personal sports mobile dealer and promptly notifies the manufacturer of any concealed damage discovered after delivery.
[PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
10 §1243-A. Unlawful sale of new personal sports mobile
10 §1244. Limitations on establishing or relocating dealerships
10 §1245. Transportation damages
10 §1247. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
10 §1249. Unreasonable restrictions
10 §1250. Covered under written or oral agreements
10 §1250-A. Franchise interest; vested rights
10 §1250-B. Franchisee's right to associate
10 §1250-C. Discounts and other inducements
10 §1250-G. Statute of limitation
10 §1250-J. Penalty (REPEALED)
10 §1250-K. Unlawful sale of new snowmobile and new all-terrain vehicle (REPEALED)