Montana Code Annotated 1995

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     61-4-208. Coercion prohibited. A manufacturer of new motor vehicles, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, importer, field representative, officer, agent, or any representative thereof may not coerce or attempt to coerce a new motor vehicle dealer to:
     (1) accept delivery of a new motor vehicle, a part, or an accessory therefor or any other commodity that has not been ordered by the dealer;
     (2) participate in or contribute to any local, regional, or national advertising fund or to participate in or to contribute to contests, giveaways, or other sales devices; or
     (3) enter into an agreement with a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, or representative thereof or do any other act unfair to the dealer by:
     (a) threatening to cancel or not renew a franchise existing between the manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, or representative thereof and the dealer; or
     (b) threatening to withhold, delay, or disrupt the receipt of new motor vehicles or any motor vehicle parts or supplies ordered by the dealer from the manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, importer, or representative or agent thereof.

     History: En. 51-606 by Sec. 6, Ch. 380, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 51-606; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 202, L. 1991.

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