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MA H175

Relative to clarification of the Massachusetts franchise law


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors and dealers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify and amend the Massachusetts franchise law, which governs the business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. Specifically, it adds a provision allowing manufacturers or distributors to own or operate a dealership, but only if there was no existing franchise agreement between the manufacturer/distributor and any other dealer in the state at the time the new dealership was established. Additionally, the bill updates the language around who can bring legal action for unfair competition or deceptive practices, specifying that the plaintiff must manufacture, distribute, or deal in the same "line make" of vehicles as the defendant.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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