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10 ME Rev Stat § 1214 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206: UNIFORM DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT|10 §1214. Application

 §1214. Application 1.  Application.  This chapter does not apply to:   A. Conduct in compliance with the orders or rules of, or a statute administered by, a federal, state or local governmental agency;   [PL 1969, c. 503 (AMD).]B. Publishers, broadcasters, printers or other persons engaged in the dissemination of information or reproduction of printed or pictorial matter who publish, broadcast or reproduce material without knowledge of its deceptive character; or   [PL 1969, c. 503 (NEW).]C. Actions or appeals pending on October 1, 1969.   [PL 1973, c. 625, §54 (AMD).][PL 1973, c. 625, §54 (AMD).] 2.  Limitation.   Section 1212, subsection 1, paragraphs B and C do not apply to the use of a service mark, trademark, certification mark, collective mark, trade name or other trade identification that was used and not abandoned before October 1, 1969, if the use was in good faith and is otherwise lawful except for this chapter.   [PL 1973, c. 625, §55 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 503 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §§54,55 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1215 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206: UNIFORM DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT|10 §1215. Uniformity of interpretation

 §1215. Uniformity of interpretation This chapter shall be construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.   [PL 1969, c. 503 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 503 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1216 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206: UNIFORM DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT|10 §1216. Short title

 §1216. Short title This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.   [PL 1969, c. 503 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 503 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1231 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-A: MANUFACTURERS' REBATES|10 §1231. Definitions

 §1231. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).]1.  Consumer.  "Consumer" means a natural person who purchases or contracts to purchase consumer goods.   [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).] 2.  Consumer goods.  "Consumer goods" means any objects, wares, commodities or services offered for sale and intended to be used by consumers for personal, family or household purposes.   [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).] 3.  Manufacturer rebate.  "Manufacturer rebate" means any offer or promise that a manufacturer or distributor will refund to a consumer all or a portion of the price paid by the consumer for the purchase of consumer goods.   [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1232 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-A: MANUFACTURERS' REBATES|10 §1232. Availability of rebate forms

 §1232. Availability of rebate forms Any persons, firm, partnership, corporation or association which causes to be advertised by means of a newspaper advertisement, circular, television or radio announcement, in-store promotion or otherwise, the availability of a manufacturer's rebate form shall have available to the consumer at the time of advertising and promotion and make available to the purchaser at the time of sale the appropriate manufacturer's rebate form. This form, or a notice as to its location, shall be located with the merchandise to which it pertains. Forms which have expired shall be removed from consumer availability in a timely fashion.   [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1233 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-A: MANUFACTURERS' REBATES|10 §1233. Violations

 §1233. Violations 1.  Private remedy.  If the court finds in any action commenced under this chapter that the manufacturer or distributor or its agents violated section 1232, it shall award to the petitioner an amount not less than $100.   [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).] 2.  Unfair trade practice.  A violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 204 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1241 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1241. Short title

 §1241. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the "Personal Sports Mobile Business Practices Act."   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1243-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1243-A. Unlawful sale of new personal sports mobile

 §1243-A. Unlawful sale of new personal sports mobile A person is guilty of unlawful sale of a new personal sports mobile if that person sells a new personal sports mobile and does not possess a current and valid franchise with the personal sports mobile manufacturer of the brand of new personal sports mobile being sold. If, upon demand by a law enforcement officer, a person fails to produce evidence of a franchise required by this section, this failure is prima facie evidence that the person does not possess that franchise.   [PL 2001, c. 616, §4 (NEW).]A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime and additionally is liable in any action brought for unfair methods of competition or unfair and deceptive trade practices for treble damages, which include, but are not limited to, damages related to warranty coverage.   [PL 2001, c. 616, §4 (NEW).]This section may be enforced by any law enforcement officer.   [PL 2001, c. 616, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 616, §4 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1245 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1245. Transportation damages

 §1245. Transportation damages 1.  Liability of new dealer after acceptance.  Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the new personal sports mobile dealer is solely liable for damages to new personal sports mobiles after acceptance from the carrier and before delivery to the ultimate purchaser.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Liability of manufacturer.  Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to personal sports mobiles before delivery to a carrier or transporter.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Additional liability of dealer.  Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 1 and 2, the new personal sports mobile dealer is liable for damages to new personal sports mobiles after delivery to the carrier if the dealer selects the mode of transportation and the carrier. In all other instances, the manufacturer is liable for carrier-related new personal sports mobile damage as long as the new personal sports mobile dealer annotates the bill of lading or other carrier document indicating damages observed at the time of delivery to the new personal sports mobile dealer and promptly notifies the manufacturer of any concealed damage discovered after delivery.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1246 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1246. Survivorship

 §1246. Survivorship 1.  Right of family member.  The right of a designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions.   A. Any designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new personal sports mobile dealer who has been designated as successor to that dealer in writing to the manufacturer may succeed the dealer in the ownership or operation of the dealership under the existing franchise or distribution agreement, if the designated family member gives the manufacturer of new personal sports mobiles a written notice of the intention to succeed to the dealership within 120 days of the dealer's death or incapacity. The designated family member may not succeed the dealer if there exists good cause for refusal to honor the succession on the part of the manufacturer.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]B. The manufacturer may request and the designated family member shall provide, upon the request, on forms provided for that purpose, personal and financial data that is reasonably necessary to determine whether the succession may be honored.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Refusal to honor; notice required.  The refusal to honor the right of a designated family member to succeed in dealer ownership is governed by the following provisions.   A. If a manufacturer believes that good cause exists for refusing to honor the succession to the ownership and operation of a dealership by a designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new personal sports mobile dealer under the existing franchise agreement, the manufacturer may, within 60 days of receipt of the information requested in subsection 1, paragraph B, serve upon the designated family member notice of its refusal to honor the succession or its intent to discontinue the existing franchise agreement with the dealership. Such discontinuance may not take place sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]B. The notice must state the specific grounds for the refusal to honor the succession and the intent to discontinue the existing franchise agreement with the dealership no sooner than 90 days from the date the notice is served.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]C. If notice of refusal and discontinuance is not timely served upon the designated family member, the franchise agreement continues in effect subject to termination only as otherwise permitted by this section.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Written designation of succession unaffected.  This section does not preclude a new personal sports mobile dealer from designating any person as that new personal sports mobile dealer's successor by written instrument filed with the manufacturer.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1247 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1247. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints

 §1247. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints Every manufacturer shall specify to the dealer the delivery and preparation obligations of its personal sports mobile dealers prior to delivery of new personal sports mobiles to retail buyers. The delivery and preparation obligations of its personal sports mobile dealers and a schedule of the compensation to be paid to its personal sports mobile dealers for the work and services they are required to perform in connection with the delivery and preparation are the dealer's only responsibility for product liability between that dealer and that manufacturer. The compensation set forth on the schedule must be reasonable.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]In any action or claim brought against the personal sports mobile dealer on a product liability complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer is entitled to receive from the manufacturer that dealer's reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]In any action or claim brought against the personal sports mobile dealer on a breach of implied warranty complaint in which it is later determined that the manufacturer is liable, the dealer is entitled to receive from the manufacturer the dealer's reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending the claim or action. In any such implied warranty action, a dealer has the rights of a buyer under Title 11, section 2607, subsection 5.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]The court shall consider the personal sports mobile dealer's share in the responsibility for the damages in awarding costs and attorney's fees.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1248 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1248. Warranty

 §1248. Warranty 1.  Parts or labor; satisfaction of warranty.  If a personal sports mobile franchisor requires or permits a personal sports mobile franchisee to perform labor or provide parts in satisfaction of a warranty created by the franchisor, the franchisor shall properly and promptly fulfill its warranty obligations and shall:   A. Reimburse the franchisee for any parts provided at the published manufacturer's suggested retail price at the time of retail sale; and   [PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).]B. Reimburse the franchisee for any labor performed at the retail rate customarily charged by that franchisee for the same labor when not performed in satisfaction of a warranty. The franchisee's rate for labor not performed in satisfaction of a warranty must be posted in a place conspicuous to its service customers.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Claim.  Any claim made by a franchisee for compensation for parts provided or for reimbursement for labor performed in satisfaction of a warranty must be paid within 30 days of its approval from the franchisor. All the claims must be either approved or disapproved within 30 days of their receipt. When any such claim is disapproved, the franchisee that submitted it must be notified in writing from the franchisor of its disapproval within that period, together with the specific reasons for its disapproval.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Restrictions prohibited.  A franchisor may not restrict by agreement, restriction upon reimbursement or otherwise the nature or extent of labor performed or parts provided so that the restriction impairs the franchisee's ability to satisfy a warranty created by the franchisor by performing labor in a professional manner or by providing parts required in accordance with generally accepted standards.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Costs; fees.  In any claim that is disapproved by the manufacturer and in which the dealer brings legal action to collect the disapproved claim and is successful in the action, the court shall award the dealer the cost of the action together with reasonable attorney's fees. Reasonable attorney's fees must be determined by the value of the time reasonably expended by the attorney and not by the amount of the recovery on behalf of the dealer.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 717, §4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1249 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1249. Unreasonable restrictions

 §1249. Unreasonable restrictions It is unlawful directly or indirectly to impose unreasonable restrictions on a personal sports mobile dealer or franchisee relative to transfer; sale; right to renew; termination; discipline; noncompetition covenants; site-contracts whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lot purchase or option to purchase; compliance with subjective standards; or assertion of legal or equitable rights.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250. Covered under written or oral agreements

 §1250. Covered under written or oral agreements 1.  Agreements subject to this chapter.  Written or oral agreements between a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor with a personal sports mobile dealer, including, but not limited to, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales of goods, services or advertising, leases or mortgages of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts, construction or installation contracts, servicing contracts and all other such agreements in which the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor has any direct or indirect interest, are subject to this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Copy of agreement or amendments.  Before any new selling agreement or any amendment to that selling agreement between the parties becomes effective, the manufacturer or an officer, agent or other representative of that manufacturer shall, 90 days prior to the effective date of the agreement or amendment, forward a copy of the agreement or amendment to the dealer.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-A. Franchise interest; vested rights

 §1250-A. Franchise interest; vested rights Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful for the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or franchisor without due cause to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all its personal sports mobile dealers, to terminate a franchise or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee receives fair and reasonable compensation for the value of the business.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-B. Franchisee's right to associate

 §1250-B. Franchisee's right to associate Any franchisee has the right of free association with other franchisees for any lawful purpose.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-C. Discounts and other inducements

 §1250-C. Discounts and other inducements In connection with a sale of a personal sports mobile or mobiles to the State or to any political subdivision of the State, a manufacturer may not offer any discounts, refunds or any other similar type of inducement to any dealer without making the same offer or offers to all its dealers within the relevant market area. If such inducements are made, the manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler shall give simultaneous notice of those inducements to all of its dealers within the relevant market area.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-D. Public policy

 §1250-D. Public policy Any contract or part of a contract or practice under a contract in violation of any provision of this chapter is against public policy and is void and unenforceable. Any existing contract or part of a contract or practice under a contract in violation of any provision of this chapter is against public policy and is void and unenforceable to the extent that it is in conflict with this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-E. Advertisements

 §1250-E. Advertisements Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a personal sports mobile within the State is subject to this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-F. Civil remedies

 §1250-F. Civil remedies 1.  Civil remedies.  A franchisee or personal sports mobile dealer who suffers financial loss of money or property, real or personal, or who has otherwise been adversely affected as a result of an unfair method of competition, an unfair or deceptive act or a violation of a provision of this chapter may bring an action for damages and equitable relief, including injunctive relief. When the franchisee or dealer prevails, the court shall award attorney's fees to the franchisee or dealer regardless of the amount in controversy and assess costs against the opposing party. A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in a civil or administrative proceeding under this chapter or in a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the federal antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, or any other part of the Maine Revised Statutes is prima facie evidence against that person subject to the conditions set forth in the federal antitrust laws, 15 United States Code, Section 16.   [PL 2001, c. 246, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 717, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 246, §2 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-G. Statute of limitation

 §1250-G. Statute of limitation Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter must be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrues; however, if a person liable under this chapter conceals the cause of action from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring it, the period prior to the discovery of the cause of action by the person so entitled is excluded in determining the time limited for commencement of the action. If a cause of action accrues during the pendency of any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding against a person brought by the United States or any of its agencies under the antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act or any other federal Act or the laws of Maine related to antitrust laws or to franchising, that action may be commenced within one year after the final disposition of that civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1250-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 206-B: PERSONAL SPORTS MOBILE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS|10 §1250-H. Construction

 §1250-H. Construction In construing this chapter the courts may be guided by the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 United States Code, Section 45, as amended.   [PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 473, §3 (NEW).