RCW 46.96.194
Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Dealer waiver of chapter—Exceptions.
A manufacturer or distributor shall not enter into an agreement or understanding with a new motor vehicle dealer that requires the dealer to waive any provisions of this chapter. However, a dealer may, by written contract and for valuable and reasonable separate consideration, waive, limit, or disclaim a manufacturer's obligations or a dealer's rights under RCW 46.96.080, 46.96.090, 46.96.105, 46.96.140, and 46.96.150, if the contract sets forth the specific provisions of this chapter that are waived, limited, or disclaimed. A manufacturer shall not coerce, threaten, intimidate, or require a new motor vehicle dealer, as a condition to granting or renewing a franchise, to enter into such an agreement or understanding.
[ 2010 c 178 § 12.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.96 - Manufacturers' and Dealers' Franchise Agreements.
46.96.010 - Legislative findings.
46.96.030 - Termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise restricted.
46.96.040 - Determination of good cause, good faith—Petition, notice, decision, appeal.
46.96.050 - Determination of good cause, good faith—Hearing, decision, procedures—Judicial review.
46.96.060 - Good cause, what constitutes—Burden of proof.
46.96.070 - Notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
46.96.080 - Payments by manufacturer to dealer for inventory, equipment, etc.
46.96.090 - Payments by manufacturer for dealership facilities.
46.96.100 - Mitigation of damages.
46.96.110 - Designated successor to franchise ownership.
46.96.140 - Relevant market area—Definition—New or relocated dealerships, notice of.
46.96.150 - Protest of new or relocated dealership—Hearing—Arbitration.
46.96.160 - Factors considered by administrative law judge.
46.96.170 - Hearing—Procedures, costs, appeal.
46.96.185 - Unfair practices—Exemptions—Definitions.
46.96.190 - Prohibited practices by manufacturer.
46.96.194 - Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Dealer waiver of chapter—Exceptions.
46.96.196 - Practices by brand owner.
46.96.200 - Sale, transfer, or exchange of franchise.
46.96.210 - Petition and hearing—Filing fee, costs, security.
46.96.220 - Right of first refusal.
46.96.230 - Manufacturer incentive programs.
46.96.250 - Immunity of franchisees and assigns.