Section 12. If a manufacturer or distributor renews its franchise agreements periodically, it shall do so as their contractual periods expire on terms equally available to all of its motor vehicle dealers in the commonwealth unless there is good cause to do otherwise. Any notification provided by a manufacturer or distributor to the effect that the market being served by a motor vehicle dealer is not considered viable in the future shall be void and unenforceable.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XV - Regulation of Trade
Section 2 - Applicability of Chapter
Section 3 - Unfair Competition and Practices
Section 5 - Franchise Agreement; Renewal; Termination; Notice; Good Cause; Hearing; Burden of Proof
Section 9 - Delivery and Preparation Obligations; Express Warranty Agreements; Audit of Claims
Section 11 - Franchise Relationship; Written or Oral Agreements; Applicability
Section 12 - Franchise Agreement Renewals; Void and Unenforceable Notice