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A person who makes certain purposeful contacts or business dealings in Maine about a new recreational vehicle is covered by this chapter.
This section lets a manufacturer or distributor end, cancel, or not renew a dealer agreement, but it must give notice and may have to repurchase inventory and equipment in some cases.
The following acts are unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive practices. It is unlawful for any: [PL 1997, c. 427, §2 (NEW).] 1. Damage to public. Manufacturer or recreational vehicle dealer to engage in any action that is
A manufacturer must notify existing dealers before establishing or relocating a new recreational vehicle dealership in a relevant market area, and the affected dealership may file a court complaint within 30 days.
This section assigns liability for recreational vehicle damage between the new dealer and the manufacturer depending on when the damage occurs and, in one case, who chose the transportation method and carrier.
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 recreational vehicle dealer who
A manufacturer must tell the dealer what delivery and preparation obligations apply before new recreational vehicles are delivered; the stated compensation must be reasonable.
1. Warranty obligations. A warrantor shall: A. Specify in writing to a dealer the dealer's obligations, if any, for preparation, delivery and warranty service on products covered by the warrantor; [PL 2009, c. 562, §21 (NEW).] B.
Before suing under section 1447, the claimant must serve a written mediation demand on the other party, using certified mail and including a brief dispute summary and requested relief.
A warrantor must indemnify and hold harmless its dealer for losses or damages caused by the warrantor’s negligence or willful misconduct, and the dealer must do the same for the warrantor.
Manufacturers, distributors, and dealers must use a signed dealer agreement before selling recreational vehicles in Maine, and manufacturers must assign each dealer’s sales territory in that agreement.
Any dealer is entitled to free association with other dealers for any lawful purpose.
A manufacturer selling recreational vehicles to the State or a political subdivision may not give a dealer discounts, refunds, or similar inducements unless the same offer is made to all dealers in the relevant market area.
A contract or part of a contract or practice under a contract in violation of any provision of this chapter is against public policy and is void and unenforceable. An existing contract or part of a contract or practice in violation of any
A civil action under this chapter must be brought exclusively in the county where the dealer’s business is located; if more than one dealer is involved, venue may be in any county where any party dealer is located.
Certain damaged manufacturers, warrantors, dealers, and recreational vehicle dealers may sue for an injunction and damages for chapter violations.
Most actions under this chapter must be started within 4 years after the cause of action accrues.
Courts construing this chapter may be guided by interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
A person who violates this chapter commits a Class E crime.
A person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State if service of process is made under Title 14, chapter 203 and within due process limits.
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