Section 5. (a) Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as defined in section 5A, are hereby declared to be unlawful.
(b) In construing paragraph (a) the courts may be guided by the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission Act or the Federal Energy Administration Act as from time to time amended.
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