ME LD2104

Manufacturers must allocate new personal sports mobiles to dealers on a fair and equitable basis for each model, with the manufacturer bearing the burden of proving fairness of their allocation system

Terminating a dealer based on poor sales performance creates prima facie evidence of lack of good cause if the manufacturer failed to provide adequate supply and product mix beforehand

Required notice period for franchise termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal increases from 90 days to 180 days

Dealers may protest proposed contract modifications within 90 days, with modifications stayed pending determination; manufacturers prohibited from using facilities renovation or market area penetration requirements to offer lower prices to favored dealers

Dealers who obtain a judgment or final order providing equitable relief are entitled to attorney's fees in civil actions against manufacturers for unfair or deceptive practices