Massachusetts General Laws
Title XV - Regulation of Trade
Chapter 93b - Regulation of Business Practices Between Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers

Section 1 - Definitions - Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words...

Section 2 - Applicability of Chapter - Section 2. Any person who engages directly or indirectly in...

Section 3 - Unfair Competition and Practices - Section 3. (a) Unfair methods of competition and unfair or...

Section 4 - Violations - Section 4. (a) It shall be a violation of subsection...

Section 5 - Franchise Agreement; Renewal; Termination; Notice; Good Cause; Hearing; Burden of Proof - Section 5. (a) It shall be a violation of subsection...

Section 6 - New Motor Vehicle Dealer Franchise Locations; Relocation of Existing Franchises; Notice; Good Cause; Protest by Other Franchises; Burden of Proof - Section 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of...

Section 7 - Advertising by Manufacturer, Distributor or Dealer; New Motor Vehicle Prices; Charges Included - Section 7. (a) No manufacturer, distributor or dealer shall use...

Section 8 - Indemnification of Dealer; Negligence of Manufacturer; Indemnification of Manufacturer, Distributor; Negligence of Dealer; Court Action - Section 8. (a) Notwithstanding any terms or provisions of a...

Section 9 - Delivery and Preparation Obligations; Express Warranty Agreements; Audit of Claims - Section 9. (a) Every manufacturer or distributor shall specify to...

Section 10 - Unreasonable Dealer or Franchise Restrictions; Voluntary Restrictions; Right of First Refusal; Dealer Financial Data - Section 10. (a) It shall be unlawful for a manufacturer...

Section 11 - Franchise Relationship; Written or Oral Agreements; Applicability - Section 11. This chapter shall apply to all actions by...

Section 12 - Franchise Agreement Renewals; Void and Unenforceable Notice - Section 12. If a manufacturer or distributor renews its franchise...

Section 13 - Free Association - Section 13. Every manufacturer, distributor, and motor vehicle dealer shall...

Section 14 - Enforcement - Section 14. Upon the written request of a motor vehicle...

Section 15 - Loss by Manufacturer, Distributor or Motor Vehicle Dealer; Settlement Conference; Suit for Damages and Equitable Relief; Offer of Settlement; Attorneys' Fees and Costs; Exclusive Rights and Remedies - Section 15. (a) Any manufacturer, distributor or motor vehicle dealer...

Section 16 - Franchise Agreement; Void Provisions; Arbitration, Mediation, or Alternative Dispute Resolution Clause; Voluntariness - Section 16. (a) Any provision of a franchise agreement or...

Section 17 - Time Limitations; Cause of Action - Section 17. Except as provided in subsection (f) of section...

Section 18 - Rights and Remedies - Section 18. All rights and remedies accorded motor vehicle dealers...