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MN Stat § 80E.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.01 — Legislative Purpose And Intent.

80E.01 LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT. The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles within this state vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors or wholesalers, and factory or distributor representatives, and to regulate dealers of motor vehicles doing business in this state in order to prevent fraud, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state. History:   1981 c 59 s 2
MN Stat § 80E.02 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.02 — Applicability.

80E.02 APPLICABILITY. The provisions of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17 shall apply to all new motor vehicle dealers and contracts existing between new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers on May 1, 1981 and to all subsequent contracts between new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers. History:   1981 c 59 s 3
MN Stat § 80E.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.05 — Indemnification Required.

80E.05 INDEMNIFICATION REQUIRED. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement to the contrary, it shall be a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17 for any new motor vehicle manufacturer to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its franchised dealers against any judgment for damages, including, but not limited to, those based on strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, warranty (express or implied), or revocation of acceptance as is defined in section 336.2-608, where the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to the alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of new motor vehicles, parts or accessories or other functions by the manufacturer, beyond the control of the dealer. Indemnification under this section must include court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and expert witness fees incurred by the motor vehicle dealer. History:  1981 c 59 s 6; 1991 c 69 s 3
MN Stat § 80E.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.07 — Cancellation, Termination, Or Nonrenewal; Limitations.

80E.07 CANCELLATION, TERMINATION, OR NONRENEWAL; LIMITATIONS. Subdivision 1. Circumstances not constituting good cause. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement or waiver to the contrary, the following examples represent circumstances which do not by themselves constitute good cause for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise: (a) a change of ownership of the new motor vehicle dealer's dealership. This paragraph does not authorize any change in ownership which would have the effect of the sale of the franchise without the manufacturer's or distributor's consent, but consent shall not in any case be unreasonably withheld. The burden of establishing the reasonableness is on the franchisor; (b) the fact that the new motor vehicle dealer refused to purchase or accept delivery of any new motor vehicle parts, accessories, or any other commodity or services not ordered by the new motor vehicle dealer, other than parts necessary to conduct recall campaigns or perform warranty service; (c) the fact that the new motor vehicle dealer owns, invests in, participates in the management of, holds a license for the sale of another make or line of new motor vehicle, or has established another make or line of new motor vehicle in the same dealership facilities as those of the manufacturer; provided, that the new motor vehicle dealer maintains a reasonable line of credit for each make or line of new motor vehicle, and that the new motor vehicle dealer remains in substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of the franchise and with any reasonable capital, credit, or facilities' requirements of the manufacturer; or (d) a change in the location of the new motor vehicle dealership. This paragraph does not authorize a change in location without the manufacturer's or distributor's consent, but consent shall not in any case be unreasonably withheld. The burden of establishing reasonableness is on the franchisor. Subd. 2. Burden of proof. The manufacturer has the burden of proving that it acted in good faith; that the notice requirements have been complied with; and that there was good cause for the franchise termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. History:  1981 c 59 s 8; 1982 c 452 s 2; 1988 c 611 s 5
MN Stat § 80E.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.08 — Notice Of Termination, Cancellation, Or Nonrenewal.

80E.08 NOTICE OF TERMINATION, CANCELLATION, OR NONRENEWAL. Subdivision 1. Requirements. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement or waiver to the contrary, prior to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of any franchise, the manufacturer shall furnish notice of the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal to the new motor vehicle dealer as provided in subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Generally. Notice shall be in writing and except as provided in subdivision 3 shall be given not less than 90 days prior to the effective date of the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. Subd. 3. Specific exceptions. (a) At least 15 days' notice must be provided with respect to terminations, cancellations, or nonrenewals involving the following circumstances: (1) conviction of or plea of nolo contendere of a franchised motor vehicle dealer, or one of its principal owners, of a crime which constitutes a felony as defined in section 609.02, subdivision 2; (2) the business operations of the franchised motor vehicle dealer have been abandoned or closed for seven consecutive business days unless the closing is due to an act of God, strike or labor difficulty, or other cause over which the dealer has no control; (3) a significant misrepresentation by the new motor vehicle dealer; or (4) the suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew the franchised motor vehicle dealer's license pursuant to section 168.27. (b) Not less than 180 days' notice must be provided prior to the effective date of cancellation, termination, or nonrenewal where the manufacturer or distributor is discontinuing the sale of the product line. Subd. 4. Contents and delivery. The notice shall be sent by certified mail or personally delivered to the new motor vehicle dealer. The notice shall contain the following information: (a) a statement of intention to terminate, cancel, or nonrenew the franchise; (b) a statement of the reasons for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal; and (c) the date on which the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal takes effect. History:  1981 c 59 s 9; 1988 c 611 s 6
MN Stat § 80E.135 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.135 — Waivers And Modifications Prohibited.

80E.135 WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS PROHIBITED. Subdivision 1. Prohibition. No manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch shall, before entering into a franchise with a new motor vehicle dealer or during the franchise term, use any written instrument, agreement, or waiver, to attempt to nullify or modify any provision of this chapter or prevent a new motor vehicle dealer from bringing an action in a particular forum otherwise available under law. These instruments, agreements, and waivers are null and void. Subd. 1a. Site control agreements. No manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch shall directly or indirectly condition the awarding of a franchise to a prospective new motor vehicle dealer, the addition of a line make or franchise to an existing dealer, the renewal of a franchise of an existing dealer, the approval of the relocation of an existing dealer's facility, or the approval of the sale or transfer of the ownership of a franchise on the willingness of a dealer, proposed new dealer, or owner of an interest in the dealership facility to enter into a site control agreement or exclusive use agreement. For purposes of this section, the terms "site control agreement" and "exclusive use agreement" include any agreement that has the effect of either: (1) requiring that the dealer establish or maintain exclusive dealership facilities; or (2) restricting the ability of the dealer, or the ability of the dealer's lessor in the event the dealership facility is being leased, to transfer, sell, lease, or change the use of the dealership premises, whether by sublease, lease, collateral pledge of lease, right of first refusal to purchase or lease the dealership facilities, option to purchase the dealership facilities, option to lease the dealership facilities, or other similar agreement, regardless of the parties to the agreement. Any provision contained in any agreement that is inconsistent with the provisions of this subdivision is voidable at the election of the affected dealer or owner of an interest in the dealership facility. This subdivision does not limit the right of a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or importer to exercise a right of first refusal under section 80E.13, paragraph (j), to acquire a franchisee's assets or ownership in the event of a proposed sale or transfer of a franchise. Subd. 2. Applicability. Subdivision 1a does not apply to a site control agreement or an exclusive use agreement if the agreement: (1) is voluntarily entered into by the dealer or the dealer's lessor as described in subdivision 1a and its execution is not a condition of approval of a transaction by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch; (2) clearly and conspicuously discloses that the agreement is voluntary; and (3) provides for a separate consideration to the dealer or dealer's lessor. History:  1988 c 611 s 9; 2009 c 34 s 5; 2010 c 339 s 4
MN Stat § 80E.15 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.15 — Manufacturers, Distributors, Factory Branches Acting As Lessors.

80E.15 MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, FACTORY BRANCHES ACTING AS LESSORS. A manufacturer, distributor or factory branch acting in the capacity of lessor of buildings or facilities to a new motor vehicle dealer may not take any actions or include in a lease agreement relating to those buildings or facilities any provisions which would be in contravention of or prohibited by sections 80E.01 to 80E.17. History:   1981 c 59 s 16
MN Stat § 80E.16 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.16 — Enforcement.

80E.16 ENFORCEMENT. Subdivision 1. Civil penalty. Any person who violates section 80E.041, 80E.045, 80E.12, or 80E.13 shall be subject to a fine of not more than $2,000 for each violation. Any person who fails to comply with a final judgment or order rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction, issued for a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $25,000. The fines authorized by this subdivision shall be imposed in a civil action brought by the attorney general on behalf of the state of Minnesota, and shall be deposited into the state treasury. Subd. 2. Remedies cumulative. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the power of the state to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime under any other statute. History:  1981 c 59 s 17; 2018 c 203 s 5
MN Stat § 80E.17 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.17 — Civil Remedies.

80E.17 CIVIL REMEDIES. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement or waiver to the contrary, any person whose business or property is injured by a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, or any person injured because of the refusal to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, may bring a civil action to enjoin further violations and to recover the actual damages sustained, together with costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney's fees. History:  1981 c 59 s 18; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 80E.18 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution|Section 80E.18 — No Retroactive Application.

80E.18 NO RETROACTIVE APPLICATION. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any action to terminate or cancel a motor vehicle franchise if the notice to terminate or cancel was given prior to May 1, 1981. Any such action to terminate or cancel shall be governed by the laws and rules of the state of Minnesota in effect on the day notice to terminate or cancel was given. History:  1982 c 452 s 9; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 80F.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.01 — Definitions.

80F.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given to them in this section. Subd. 2. Affiliate. "Affiliate" means a person who controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, any other person. Affiliate includes, without limitation, partners, business entities with common ownership, principals of any business entity, and subsidiaries, parent companies, or holding companies of any person. Subd. 3. Dealer. "Dealer" means a person permitted to market motor vehicle fuel pursuant to a marketing agreement. Subd. 4. Facility. "Facility" means the premises which, under a marketing agreement, are to be used by a dealer in connection with the sale, consignment, and distribution of motor vehicle fuel to the public for ultimate consumption. Subd. 5. Incentive; incentives. "Incentive" or "incentives" means any rebates, volume credits, volume discounts, funds for construction, funds for reimaging, funds for equipment, funds for fixtures, funds for equipment or fixture upgrades, equipment, fixtures, or any other money or things of value provided by or passed through the supplier to a dealer and which are required by the terms of the agreement between the supplier and the dealer to be repaid by the dealer if the terms of the supply contract, whether oral or written, are not met. Subd. 6. Motor fuel marketing agreement; marketing agreement. "Motor vehicle fuel marketing agreement" or "marketing agreement" means any contract, lease, or other agreement, whether that agreement is oral or written and whether it is express or implied, between a supplier or its affiliate and a dealer whereby a dealer is supplied motor vehicle fuel by a supplier or its affiliate for marketing from a facility under a brand name, trade name, service mark, logotype, or other commercial symbol or related characteristics owned or controlled by the supplier or its affiliate, or where the supplier or its affiliate authorizes or permits such use. The term includes any agreement between the supplier and its affiliate and the dealer to occupy or lease a facility, but does not include any agreement that meets the definition of a franchise under chapter 80C. Subd. 7. Person. "Person" means a natural person, corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity. Subd. 8. Supplier. "Supplier" means a person other than a refiner who supplies motor vehicle fuel to a dealer pursuant to a marketing agreement. History:   2000 c 456 s 6
MN Stat § 80F.02 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.02 — Required Disclosures.

80F.02 REQUIRED DISCLOSURES. Subdivision 1. Form of disclosures. The disclosures required by this section must be made in writing by the supplier or its affiliate to the dealer, and must be made either prior to the execution of any marketing agreement or as part of the marketing agreement itself. Subd. 2. Content of disclosures. The supplier or its affiliate must disclose the following information to the extent it is known to the supplier or affiliate: (1) the prior three-year motor vehicle fuel gallonage history of the premises, unless previously operated by the same dealer; (2) the interest, by ownership, lease, or other means of control, of the supplier, an affiliate of the supplier, or any other person, in the facility; (3) any plans for condemnation, roadway alteration, or other government action that would materially impact the dealer's occupation of the facility or the marketing of motor vehicle fuel from the facility; (4) any agreements the supplier or affiliate may have to alter, sell, or otherwise dispose of the facility; and (5) the name, current address, and current telephone number of all dealers who have occupied the facility in the three-year period before the disclosure is made. History:   2000 c 456 s 7
MN Stat § 80F.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.04 — Elimination Of Service Bays Prohibited.

80F.04 ELIMINATION OF SERVICE BAYS PROHIBITED. Subdivision 1. Service bays. For the purposes of this section, "service bay" means an enclosed area where automobile repairs are performed, including, but not limited to, lubrication, oil change, tire repair, battery charge, replacement of fan belts, hoses, and wiper blades. Subd. 2. Provision for elimination of service bays. A marketing agreement that includes a lease of the facility to the dealer must provide that if the supplier eliminates one or more service bays during the term of the marketing agreement, the supplier must first pay to the dealer in cash an amount that fairly and adequately compensates the dealer for the loss of the service and repair business. Subd. 3. Waiver. The provision required by subdivision 2 may not be waived or modified except in a writing signed by the dealer executed at least 30 days after the execution of the marketing agreement. The writing must be separate and independent from the marketing agreement, and shall eliminate the payment provisions of subdivision 2. Subd. 4. Limitations. Nothing in this subdivision prohibits a supplier from altering, modifying, or remodeling a full-service station, without payment to the dealer, following the expiration of the franchise relationship based upon termination or nonrenewal of the franchise relationship in accordance with United States Code, title 15, section 2802(b)(3)(D). History:   2000 c 456 s 9
MN Stat § 80F.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.05 — Hours Of Operation.

80F.05 HOURS OF OPERATION. A supplier may set forth in a marketing agreement the required number of hours per day and days per week that the dealer must maintain the retail outlet open for business. However, the supplier shall not unreasonably withhold consent to a modification of such requirements where the dealer can demonstrate that the modification is reasonable based on a change of circumstances, including economic conditions. History:   2000 c 456 s 10
MN Stat § 80F.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.06 — Other Businesses On Premises.

80F.06 OTHER BUSINESSES ON PREMISES. The supplier may set forth in the marketing agreement any prohibitions and limitations on the conduct of any other businesses at the facility, including a charge for additional rent where another business is permitted and conducted. However, the supplier shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the performance of another business, impose unreasonable limitations on the dealer's ability to perform any other business, or charge an unreasonable rent for the conduct of another business, considering the fair rental value of the site and any imposition upon the supplier's business. History:   2000 c 456 s 11
MN Stat § 80F.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.07 — Price Controls.

80F.07 PRICE CONTROLS. The price at which the dealer sells products shall not be fixed, established, or regulated by the supplier or the marketing agreement. History:   2000 c 456 s 12
MN Stat § 80F.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.08 — Promotional Requirements.

80F.08 PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS. No dealer or supplier shall be required to use any promotion, premium, coupon, giveaway, or rebate. Except as otherwise provided by law, nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit voluntary participation in a promotion, premium, coupon, giveaway, or rebate. History:   2000 c 456 s 13
MN Stat § 80F.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.09 — Disposition Of Product.

80F.09 DISPOSITION OF PRODUCT. In the event of termination or nonrenewal of the marketing agreement, whether by mutual agreement or otherwise, the supplier shall purchase from the dealer products that were available for sale to the public at the facility and were purchased from the supplier, provided that the products are tendered by the dealer no later than 30 days from the date of the termination or nonrenewal of the marketing agreement. The payment for the products shall be the then current wholesale price of the products, minus a reasonable restocking fee for products moved by the supplier. The payment shall be reduced by any amount of indebtedness owed by the dealer to the supplier. If the dealer has in its possession on the date of termination any products which were supplied by the supplier which have not been paid for in full, the dealer at its expense shall, within 30 days of the termination or nonrenewal of the marketing agreement, transfer to the supplier all of such products in a merchantable condition. The provisions of this section are subject to valid liens against the products by or on behalf of other creditors of the dealer. History:   2000 c 456 s 14
MN Stat § 80F.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.10 — Free Association.

80F.10 FREE ASSOCIATION. No supplier shall restrict or prohibit, directly or indirectly, the right of free association among dealers for any lawful purpose. No dealer shall restrict or prohibit, directly or indirectly, the right of free association among suppliers for any lawful purpose. History:   2000 c 456 s 15
MN Stat § 80F.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations|Chapter 80F — Motor Vehicle Fuel Franchises|Section 80F.11 — Release And Waiver.

80F.11 RELEASE AND WAIVER. No party to a marketing agreement shall require as a condition of entering into the marketing agreement that the other party assent to a release or waiver of any rights provided by this chapter, or include in a marketing agreement a release of claims. Any such waiver or release is void. The right of either party to the interposition of counterclaims or crossclaims shall not be waived by the marketing agreement, and any such provision is void. History:   2000 c 456 s 16