Section 3. (a) Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as defined in section 4, are hereby declared to be unlawful.
(b) In construing subsection (a) the courts may be guided by the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 45.
(c) The attorney general may make rules and regulations interpreting the subsection (a). The rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the rules, regulations and decisions of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts interpreting the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 45.
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