Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1171-A: Corporate affiliates
A franchisor may not use related entities or persons to do conduct this chapter otherwise prohibits for the franchisor.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1171-B: Manufacturer; license
The Secretary of State may grant manufacturer licenses, but a person generally may not act as a manufacturer or distributor without a license for each line make in the State.
- Distributor licensing
- License fees
- License sanctions
- Manufacturer licensing
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1171: Definitions
This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including distributor, wholesaler, broker, board, manufacturer, motor vehicle dealer, and related franchise terms.
- Dealer distribution
- Franchising
- Motor vehicle sales
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1172: Advertisements
People who make direct or indirect purposeful contacts in this State for selling or advertising a motor vehicle, or who do business involving a motor vehicle in the State, are subject to this chapter.
- Advertising
- Business dealings
- In-state contacts
- Motor vehicles
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1173: Attorney General and civil remedies
Franchisees and motor vehicle dealers may sue for damages and equitable relief if harmed by a franchisor’s unfair competition or deceptive practices.
- Attorney's fees
- Costs
- Damages
- Equitable relief
- Injunctive relief
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1174-A: Limitations on establishing or relocating dealerships
No new motor vehicle dealership may be established and no existing motor vehicle dealership may be relocated, except as follows. [PL 1981, c. 331, §7 (NEW).] 1. Notification. In the event that a manufacturer seeks to enter into a franchise
- Court complaint
- Dealership establishment
- Dealership relocation
- Good cause
- Manufacturer notice
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1174-B: Transportation damages
A new motor vehicle dealer and a manufacturer have different liability for vehicle damage during transport and delivery, and the dealer must note observed damage and promptly notify the manufacturer of concealed damage.
- Carrier damage
- Delivery risk
- Transportation damage
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1174-C: Survivorship
A designated family member may succeed to a deceased, incapacitated, or retiring dealer’s ownership or operation if the family member was designated in the required way, gives written notice within 120 days, and there is no good cause to refuse the succession.
- Dealer succession
- Franchise agreements
- Notice requirements
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1174-D: Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect
A manufacturer must compensate a motor vehicle dealer, but does not have to pay more than the total value of the affected new motor vehicle. If the manufacturer does not comply, the dealer may file a complaint or sue for damages, costs, and attorney’s fees.
- Litigation deadlines
- Vehicle dealer compensation
- Warranty/defect-related reimbursement
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1174: Prohibited conduct
This section lists prohibited conduct and dealer obligations for motor vehicle franchise relationships, including unfair practices, coercion, discrimination, disclosure failures, and data-access limits.
- Customer data
- Dealer conduct
- Franchise relations
- Manufacturer conduct
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1175: Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
A manufacturer must tell the dealer the delivery and preparation duties for motor vehicle dealers before new vehicles are delivered to retail buyers.
- Dealer compensation
- Delivery preparation
- Litigation costs
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1176-A: Audits
A manufacturer may audit a new motor vehicle dealer to check paid claims or charge-backs for customer or dealer incentives, and incentive-payment audits are limited to the 12 months before the dealer is notified. A franchisor may not deny claim or incentive elements tied to minor compliance mistakes or clerical/technic
- Charge-backs
- Dealer audits
- Incentive payments
- Paid claims
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1176: Warranty
A motor vehicle franchisor must pay warranty-related parts and labor claims to franchisees on specified terms, process claims within set deadlines, and may not impose certain burdensome markup or reimbursement restrictions.
- Claim processing
- Dealer compensation
- Labor reimbursement
- Parts reimbursement
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1177: Unreasonable restrictions
It is unlawful to directly or indirectly impose unreasonable restrictions on a motor vehicle dealer or franchisee in connection with transfer, sale, renewal, termination, discipline, noncompetition covenants, site contracts, first refusal, purchase options, subjective standards, or legal/equitable rights.
- Motor vehicle dealer franchise restrictions
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1178: Covered under written or oral agreements
Certain written or oral agreements between a manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor and a motor vehicle dealer are covered by this chapter. New selling agreements or amendments must be sent to the dealer 90 days before they take effect.
- Agreements
- Dealer notifications
- Franchises
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1179: Franchise interest, vested rights
A manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or franchisor may not, without due cause, fail to renew a franchise on equally available terms, terminate a franchise, or restrict transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee receives fair and reasonable compensation for the business value.
- Motor vehicle franchises
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1180: Franchisee's right to associate
A franchisee has a right to free association with other franchisees for any lawful purpose.
- Franchise associations
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1181: Discounts and other inducements
A manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or corporate affiliate may not give a dealer discounts, refunds, or similar inducements for a sale to the State or a political subdivision unless the same offer is made to all dealers in the relevant market area.
- Dealer inducements
- Motor vehicle sales
- Notice requirements
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1182-A: Exemption for installation on previously assembled truck chassis
This chapter does not apply to a person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident, that manufactures, assembles, distributes, sells, leases, solicits or advertises the sale or lease of a motor vehicle
- Advertising
- Assembly
- Distribution
- Leasing
- Manufacturing
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1182: Public policy
Contracts or practices that violate this chapter are treated as against public policy and are void and unenforceable.
- Contract enforceability
- Dealer/manufacturer regulation
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