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§1174-C
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE
Chapter 204: BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
Subchapter 1: REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
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§1174-D. Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect

1.  Compensation required.  A manufacturer must compensate a motor vehicle dealer pursuant to 49 United States Code, Section 30116 (2016). A manufacturer is not required by this subsection to pay more than the total value of the affected new motor vehicle to a dealer.  
[PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Civil action; statute of limitations.  If a manufacturer refuses to comply with subsection 1, the motor vehicle dealer may file a complaint with the board pursuant to section 1188 or bring a civil action to recover damages, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Notwithstanding section 1183, the action must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues.  
[PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).
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