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Title 10, §1363: Prohibited conduct
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§1363. Prohibited conduct
The following are unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive practices. [1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
1. Damage to public. It is unlawful for a manufacturer, distributor or dealer to engage in an action that is arbitrary, in bad faith or unconscionable and that causes damage to another manufacturer, distributor or dealer or to the public.
2. Coercion involving deliveries and orders. It is unlawful for a manufacturer or an officer, agent or other representative of a manufacturer to coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer or distributor:
A. To order or accept delivery of goods or parts or accessories for goods or other commodities that the distributor or dealer has not voluntarily ordered; or [1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
B. To order goods or a commodity for a person. [1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
3. Certain interference in business. It is unlawful for a manufacturer or an officer, agent or other representative of a manufacturer:
A. To coerce or attempt to coerce a distributor or dealer to enter into an agreement with that manufacturer or officer, agent or other representative or to act in a manner that is prejudicial to a distributor or dealer by threatening to cancel a franchise or a contractual agreement between the manufacturer and the distributor or dealer. However, notice in good faith to a distributor or dealer of violation of any terms or provisions of a franchise or contractual agreement does not constitute a violation of this chapter; [1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
(3) Has good cause for the cancellation, termination, nonrenewal or noncontinuance; or [1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
(4) There is good cause when the manufacturer discontinues production or distribution of the franchise goods. [1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).]
1993, c. 195, §1 (NEW).