GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
CHAPTER 93B.
REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN
MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS
AND DEALERS.
Chapter 93B, Section 1. Definitions.
Chapter 93B, Section 2. Applicability of chapter.
Chapter 93B, Section 3. Unfair competition and practices.
Chapter 93B, Section 4. Violations.
Chapter 93B, Section 5. Franchise agreement; renewal; termination; notice; good cause; hearing; burden of proof
Chapter 93B, Section 5A to 5C. Repealed, 2002, 222, Sec. 3.
Chapter 93B, Section 6. New motor vehicle dealer franchise locations; relocation of existing franchises; notice; good cause; protest by other franchises; burden of proof.
Chapter 93B, Section 7. Advertising by manufacturer, distributor or dealer; new motor vehicle prices; charges included
Chapter 93B, Section 8. Indemnification of dealer; negligence of manufacturer; indemnification of manufacturer, distributor; negligence of dealer; court action
Chapter 93B, Section 9. Delivery and preparation obligations; express warranty agreements; audit of claims
Chapter 93B, Section 10. Unreasonable dealer or franchise restrictions; voluntary restrictions; right of first refusal; dealer financial data
Chapter 93B, Section 11. Franchise relationship; written or oral agreements; applicability
Chapter 93B, Section 12. Franchise agreement renewals; void and unenforceable notice
Chapter 93B, Section 12A. Repealed, 2002, 222, Sec. 3.
Chapter 93B, Section 13. Free association
Chapter 93B, Section 14. Enforcement
Chapter 93B, Section 15. Loss by manufacturer, distributor or motor vehicle dealer; settlement conference; suit for damages and equitable relief; offer of settlement; attorneys’ fees and costs; exclusive rights and remedies
Chapter 93B: Section 16. Franchise agreement; void provisions; arbitration, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution clause; voluntariness
Chapter 93B: Section 17. Time limitations; cause of action
Chapter 93B: Section 18. Rights and remedies
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