Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1231: Definitions
This section defines “consumer,” “consumer goods,” and “manufacturer rebate” for this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise.
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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1232: Availability of rebate forms
Anyone advertising a manufacturer’s rebate form must keep the form available to consumers during advertising, make it available to purchasers at sale, keep it with the related merchandise (or a notice of its location), and remove expired forms promptly.
- Consumer protection
- Rebates
- Retail sales
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1233: Violations
If a court finds a violation of section 1232 in an action under this chapter, it must award the petitioner at least $100. A violation of this chapter is also a violation of Title 5, chapter 10.
- Consumer protection
- Private remedy
- Unfair trade practice
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1241: Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the "Personal Sports Mobile Business Practices Act." [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]
- Branding
- Trade name usage
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1242: Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 1. Designated family member. "Designated family member" means the spouse, child, grandchild,
- Dealer
- Distributor
- Franchise
- Manufacturer
- Motor vehicle dealership definitions
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1243-A: Unlawful sale of new personal sports mobile
Selling a new personal sports mobile without a current and valid franchise from the brand’s manufacturer is unlawful.
- Franchise verification
- Product distribution
- Sales compliance
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1243: Prohibited acts
This section bars listed unfair or deceptive practices by manufacturers and personal sports mobile dealers, and sets notice and compensation rules for franchise termination or nonrenewal.
- Franchise termination
- Pricing restrictions
- Vehicle dealer practices
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1244: Limitations on establishing or relocating dealerships
A new personal sports mobile dealership may not be established nor may a personal sports mobile dealership be relocated, except as follows. [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 1. Notification. If a manufacturer seeks to enter into a franchise
- Dealership establishment
- Dealership relocation
- Litigation
- Mediation
- Notice
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1245: Transportation damages
This section assigns liability for damage to new personal sports mobiles between dealer, manufacturer, and carrier stages.
- Carrier transportation
- Dealer liability
- Delivery damage
- Manufacturer liability
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1246: Survivorship
1. Right of family member. The right of a designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions. A. Any designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new personal sports mobile dealer who
- Dealership succession
- Franchise termination
- Manufacturer notice
- Successor designation
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1247: Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints
Manufacturers must tell dealers their delivery and preparation duties before new personal sports mobiles are delivered, and the compensation schedule for that work must be reasonable.
- Attorney's fees
- Dealer obligations
- Defense costs
- Manufacturer-dealer compensation
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1248: Warranty
If a franchisor requires or allows a franchisee to perform warranty work, the franchisor must fulfill the warranty, reimburse parts and labor, process claims within 30 days, and may not limit warranty work in a way that impairs performance.
- Attorney's fees
- Claim processing
- Labor reimbursement
- Parts reimbursement
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1249: Unreasonable restrictions
It is unlawful to directly or indirectly impose unreasonable restrictions on a personal sports mobile dealer or franchisee.
- Franchise restrictions
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1250-A: Franchise interest; vested rights
A manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or franchisor may not, without due cause, fail to renew, terminate, or restrict transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee receives fair and reasonable compensation for the business value.
- Dealer compensation
- Franchise renewal
- Franchise termination
- Transfer restrictions
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1250-B: Franchisee's right to associate
Any franchisee has the right to freely associate with other franchisees for any lawful purpose.
- Association rights
- Franchise relationships
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1250-C: Discounts and other inducements
A manufacturer may not offer discounts, refunds, or similar inducements to a dealer on a sale of a personal sports mobile to the State or a political subdivision unless the same offer is made to all dealers in the relevant market area. If inducements are made, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler must give simu
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1250-D: Public policy
Contracts or contract practices that violate this chapter are against public policy and are void and unenforceable.
- Contract enforceability
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1250-E: Advertisements
This section applies the chapter to any person who makes direct or indirect purposeful contacts in this State connected with offering or advertising a personal sports mobile for sale, or who has business dealings with respect to one within the State.
- Advertising
- Mobile sports devices
- Sales contacts
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1250-F: Civil remedies
A franchisee or personal sports mobile dealer may sue for damages and equitable relief if harmed by an unfair method of competition, an unfair or deceptive act, or a chapter violation.
- Antitrust-related evidence
- Attorney fees
- Costs
- Deceptive trade practices
- Franchise disputes
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 10, § 1250-G: Statute of limitation
Most actions under this chapter must be started within 4 years after the claim accrues.
- Antitrust
- Franchising
- Litigation timing
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