15 USC 1226 - Motor vehicle franchise contract dispute resolution process

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1226.

Motor vehicle franchise contract dispute resolution process

(a)

Election of arbitration

(1)

Definitions

For purposes of this subsection—

(A)

the term “motor vehicle” has the meaning given such term in section 30102(6) of title 49; 1

 See References in Text note below.

and

(B)

the term “motor vehicle franchise contract” means a contract under which a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor sells motor vehicles to any other person for resale to an ultimate purchaser and authorizes such other person to repair and service the manufacturer’s motor vehicles.

(2)

Consent required

(3)

Explanation required

(b)

Application

(Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11028, Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1835.)

cite as: 15 USC 1226