Maine Statutes
§ 10 §1174-D — Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect
Maine·Title 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE·Part 3 REGULATION OF TRADE·Ch. 204 BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
1.Compensation required.
A manufacturer must compensate a motor vehicle dealer pursuant to 49 United States Code, Section 30116 (2016). A manufacturer is not required by this subsection to pay more than the total value of the affected new motor vehicle to a dealer.
2.Civil action; statute of limitations.
If a manufacturer refuses to comply with subsection 1, the motor vehicle dealer may file a complaint with the board pursuant to section 1188 or bring a civil action to recover damages, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Notwithstanding section 1183, the action must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
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Legislative History
PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).
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Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect