Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 93b - Regulation of Business Practices Between Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers
Section 18 - Rights and Remedies

Section 18. All rights and remedies accorded motor vehicle dealers under this chapter shall apply with equal force and effect to a distributor in its dealings with the manufacturer from which it purchases new motor vehicles.

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Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XV - Regulation of Trade

Chapter 93b - Regulation of Business Practices Between Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Applicability of Chapter

Section 3 - Unfair Competition and Practices

Section 4 - Violations

Section 5 - Franchise Agreement; Renewal; Termination; Notice; Good Cause; Hearing; Burden of Proof

Section 6 - New Motor Vehicle Dealer Franchise Locations; Relocation of Existing Franchises; Notice; Good Cause; Protest by Other Franchises; Burden of Proof

Section 7 - Advertising by Manufacturer, Distributor or Dealer; New Motor Vehicle Prices; Charges Included

Section 8 - Indemnification of Dealer; Negligence of Manufacturer; Indemnification of Manufacturer, Distributor; Negligence of Dealer; Court Action

Section 9 - Delivery and Preparation Obligations; Express Warranty Agreements; Audit of Claims

Section 10 - Unreasonable Dealer or Franchise Restrictions; Voluntary Restrictions; Right of First Refusal; Dealer Financial Data

Section 11 - Franchise Relationship; Written or Oral Agreements; Applicability

Section 12 - Franchise Agreement Renewals; Void and Unenforceable Notice

Section 13 - Free Association

Section 14 - Enforcement

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 16 - Franchise Agreement; Void Provisions; Arbitration, Mediation, or Alternative Dispute Resolution Clause; Voluntariness

Section 17 - Time Limitations; Cause of Action

Section 18 - Rights and Remedies