20-305.6. Unlawful for manufacturers to unfairly discriminate among dealers.
Notwithstanding the terms of any contract, franchise, novation, or agreement, it shall be unlawful for any manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch to do any of the following:
(1) Discriminate against any similarly situated franchised new motor vehicle dealers in this State.
(2) Unfairly discriminate against franchised new motor vehicle dealers located in this State who have dualed facilities at which the vehicles distributed by the manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch are sold or serviced with one or more other line makes of vehicles.
(3) Unfairly discriminate against one of its franchised new motor vehicle dealers in this State with respect to any aspect of the franchise agreement.
(4) Use any financial services company or leasing company owned or controlled by the manufacturer or distributor to accomplish what would otherwise be illegal conduct on the part of the manufacturer or distributor pursuant to this section. This section shall not limit the right of the financial services or leasing company to engage in business practices in accordance with the trade. (2001-510, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.
§ 20-285 - Regulation of motor vehicle distribution in public interest.
§ 20-287 - Licenses required; penalties.
§ 20-288 - Application for license; license requirements; expiration of license; bond.
§ 20-291 - Representatives to carry license and display it on request; license to name employer.
§ 20-292 - Dealers may display motor vehicles for sale at retail only at established salesrooms.
§ 20-292.1 - Supplemental temporary license for sale of antique and specialty vehicles.
§ 20-294 - Grounds for denying, suspending, placing on probation, or revoking licenses.
§ 20-295 - Action on application; grace period while application for license renewal is pending.
§ 20-297 - Retention and inspection of certain records.
§ 20-297.1 - Franchise-related form agreements.
§ 20-299 - Acts of officers, directors, partners, salesmen and other representatives.
§ 20-300 - Appeals from actions of Commissioner.
§ 20-301 - Powers of Commissioner.
§ 20-301.1 - Notice of additional charges against dealer's account; informal appeals procedure.
§ 20-302 - Rules and regulations.
§ 20-305.1 - Automobile dealer warranty and recall obligations.
§ 20-305.2 - Unfair methods of competition; protection of car-buying public.
§ 20-305.5 - Recreational vehicle manufacturer warranty recall obligations.
§ 20-305.6 - Unlawful for manufacturers to unfairly discriminate among dealers.
§ 20-305.7 - Protecting dealership data and consent to access dealership information.
§ 20-307 - Article applicable to existing and future franchises and contracts.