Section 3A. No agreement, formal or informal, shall require the use of any promotion, premium, coupon, give-away, or rebate in the operation of the business; provided, however, that a retail dealer may participate in a promotion, premium, coupon, give-away, or rebate sponsored by a supplier and completely paid for by said supplier, or unless said dealer elects to participate at his own expense.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XV - Regulation of Trade
Chapter 93e - Regulation of Dealers' Agreements for the Sale of Gasoline
Section 2 - Agreements to Which Chapter Applies
Section 3 - Disclosures to Prospective Dealers
Section 3a - Required Promotions, Give-Aways, Rebates, etc.; Prohibition
Section 4 - Termination, etc., of Dealership; Repurchase of Merchandise
Section 4a - Marketing Agreements; Mandatory Non-Waiverable Provisions
Section 5 - Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Prohibition
Section 6 - Dealer Trade Associations; Prevention of Membership Prohibited
Section 7 - Violations of Chapter; Actions for Damages by Dealers; Attorney's Fees
Section 7a - Enforcement by Attorney General; Application of Other Laws
Section 7b - Void and Unenforceable Contracts