Chapter 80E — Legislative Purpose and Intent

80E.01 Legislative Purpose and Intent This law protects car dealerships and the public by regulating the relationship between motor vehicle manufacturers and … 80E.02 Applicability This chapter applies to all new motor vehicle dealers and their contracts with manufacturers, both existing contracts as … 80E.03 Definitions This section defines key terms used in the motor vehicle dealer protection laws, including 'dealer,' 'manufacturer,' … 80E.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 80E.041 Warranty Obligations to Dealers Manufacturers must fairly reimburse dealers for warranty repair work. The reimbursement rate must cover the dealer's … 80E.045 Recall Repairs; Manufacturer and Dealer Obligations When a manufacturer issues a recall, it must compensate dealers fairly for performing the recall repairs. Dealers must … 80E.05 Indemnification Required Manufacturers must indemnify (financially protect) their dealers against losses and damages that arise from defects in … 80E.06 Cancellations, Terminations, or Nonrenewals A manufacturer can only cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew a dealer's franchise for good cause. The law sets specific … 80E.07 Cancellation, Termination, or Nonrenewal; Limitations There are specific limitations on when and how a manufacturer can cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew a dealer … 80E.08 Notice of Termination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal Manufacturers must provide dealers with advance written notice before canceling, terminating, or not renewing a … 80E.09 Payments Required Upon Termination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal When a manufacturer terminates or does not renew a dealer franchise, it must buy back the dealer's unsold inventory, … 80E.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 80E.11 Survivorship When a dealer dies, the dealer's franchise rights can be passed on to a surviving family member or designated successor. … 80E.12 Unlawful Acts by Manufacturers, Distributors, or Factory Branches Manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches are prohibited from engaging in specific unfair practices against … 80E.13 Unfair Practices by Manufacturers, Distributors, Factory Branches This section lists additional unfair practices that manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches cannot engage in. … 80E.135 Waivers and Modifications Prohibited Dealers cannot be required to waive or give up the rights protected by this chapter. Any contract provision that tries … 80E.14 Limitations on Establishing or Relocating Dealerships Manufacturers face limits on opening new dealerships or relocating existing ones near an existing dealer's territory. An … 80E.15 Manufacturers, Distributors, Factory Branches Acting as Lessors When manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches act as lessors (leasing vehicles directly), they must follow the … 80E.16 Enforcement The attorney general and the commissioner of commerce can enforce this chapter. They can investigate complaints, bring … 80E.17 Civil Remedies Dealers who are harmed by violations of this chapter can file their own lawsuits for damages, attorney fees, and court … 80E.18 No Retroactive Application This chapter does not apply retroactively to events that occurred before its enactment. It only governs conduct that …