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Chapter 46.96 RCW

MANUFACTURERS' AND DEALERS' FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS

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HTMLPDF 46.96.010Legislative findings.
HTMLPDF 46.96.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 46.96.030Termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise restricted.
HTMLPDF 46.96.035Payment of fair market value of dealer goodwill upon request and termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise.
HTMLPDF 46.96.040Determination of good cause, good faith—Petition, notice, decision, appeal.
HTMLPDF 46.96.050Determination of good cause, good faith—Hearing, decision, procedures—Judicial review.
HTMLPDF 46.96.060Good cause, what constitutes—Burden of proof.
HTMLPDF 46.96.070Notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
HTMLPDF 46.96.080Payments by manufacturer to dealer for inventory, equipment, etc.
HTMLPDF 46.96.090Payments by manufacturer for dealership facilities.
HTMLPDF 46.96.095Compensation by manufacturer for labor and parts required to perform recall repairs—Applicability to certain used vehicles—Reimbursement claims—Recovery of costs—Remedy, exclusive.
HTMLPDF 46.96.100Mitigation of damages.
HTMLPDF 46.96.105Warranty work.
HTMLPDF 46.96.110Designated successor to franchise ownership.
HTMLPDF 46.96.140Relevant market area—Definition—New or relocated dealerships, notice of.
HTMLPDF 46.96.150Protest of new or relocated dealership—Hearing—Arbitration.
HTMLPDF 46.96.160Factors considered by administrative law judge.
HTMLPDF 46.96.170Hearing—Procedures, costs, appeal.
HTMLPDF 46.96.180Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 46.96.185Unfair practices—Exemptions—Definitions.
HTMLPDF 46.96.190Prohibited practices by manufacturer.
HTMLPDF 46.96.192Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Adverse action against dealer if vehicle exported or resold by customer.
HTMLPDF 46.96.194Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Dealer waiver of chapter—Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 46.96.196Practices by brand owner.
HTMLPDF 46.96.200Sale, transfer, or exchange of franchise.
HTMLPDF 46.96.210Petition and hearing—Filing fee, costs, security.
HTMLPDF 46.96.220Right of first refusal.
HTMLPDF 46.96.230Manufacturer incentive programs.
HTMLPDF 46.96.240Venue.
HTMLPDF 46.96.250Immunity of franchisees and assigns.
HTMLPDF 46.96.260Civil actions for violations.
HTMLPDF 46.96.270Release of dealer and customer data and information—Access to management computer systems—Immunity.