New Mexico Statutes
Article 16 - Motor Vehicle Dealers Franchising
Section 57-16-9.3 - Motor vehicle dealers; termination of franchise; return of inventory; exceptions.

A manufacturer or distributor is not required to repurchase:
A. inventory that the dealer orders either after the dealer receives notice of the termination of the franchise from the manufacturer or distributor or after any relief, granted by a court to the dealer in the form of temporary restraining orders, temporary injunctions or permanent injunctions, has expired;
B. inventory for which the dealer is unable to furnish evidence of clear title; or
C. motorcycle attachments or motor vehicle repair parts that have a limited storage life, are in a broken or damaged package, are usually sold as part of a set, if the parts are separated from the set, or cannot be sold without reconditioning.
History: 1978 Comp., § 57-16-9.3, enacted by Laws 1991, ch. 49, § 3; 1993, ch. 167, § 4.
The 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, substituted "Motor vehicle" for "Motorcycle" in the section heading and inserted "motor vehicle" near the beginning of Subsection C.

Structure New Mexico Statutes

New Mexico Statutes

Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations

Article 16 - Motor Vehicle Dealers Franchising

Section 57-16-1 - Declaration of policy.

Section 57-16-2 - Application of act.

Section 57-16-3 - Definitions.

Section 57-16-4 - Unlawful acts; dealers.

Section 57-16-5 - Unlawful acts; manufacturers; distributors; representatives.

Section 57-16-5.1 - Prohibition on denial of claims based on technical errors.

Section 57-16-5.2 - Used vehicles; do not drive or stop sale orders; duty to provide parts or equipment; compensation for delay.

Section 57-16-6 - Obligations; statement of compensation.

Section 57-16-6.1 - Motorcycle dealers; new product; franchise or sales agreement.

Section 57-16-6.2 - Recreational vehicles; franchise agreements.

Section 57-16-7 - Warranty and recall claims; payment.

Section 57-16-7.1 - Sales and service incentives; audit.

Section 57-16-8 - Unreasonable restrictions; site control agreements; exclusive use agreements.

Section 57-16-9 - Franchise renewal; termination; anticipatory termination.

Section 57-16-9.1 - Succession to motorcycle dealership.

Section 57-16-9.2 - Motor vehicle dealers; termination of franchise; return of inventory.

Section 57-16-9.3 - Motor vehicle dealers; termination of franchise; return of inventory; exceptions.

Section 57-16-10 - Refunds; discounts.

Section 57-16-11 - Injunction.

Section 57-16-12 - Venue of suits; relief.

Section 57-16-13 - Right of action; damages.

Section 57-16-14 - Limitations on suits.

Section 57-16-15 - Price schedule change.

Section 57-16-16 - Penalty.