Washington Statutes
§ 46.96.194 — Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Dealer waiver of chapter—Exceptions.
Washington § 46.96.194
JurisdictionWashington
Title 46MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. 46.96MANUFACTURERS' AND DEALERS' FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.96.194 (2026).
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A manufacturer or distributor shall not enter into an agreement or understanding with a new motor vehicle dealer that requires the dealer to waive any provisions of this chapter. However, a dealer may, by written contract and for valuable and reasonable separate consideration, waive, limit, or disclaim a manufacturer's obligations or a dealer's rights under RCW 46.96.080 , 46.96.090 , 46.96.105 , 46.96.140 , and 46.96.150 , if the contract sets forth the specific provisions of this chapter that are waived, limited, or disclaimed. A manufacturer shall not coerce, threaten, intimidate, or require a new motor vehicle dealer, as a condition to granting or renewing a franchise, to enter into such an agreement or understanding.
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Legislative History
[2010 c 178 s 12.]
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