Section 322A.3A – Alteration of franchise.
322A.3A Alteration of franchise. 1. A franchiser shall not unreasonably alter a franchisee’s community. 2. A franchiser shall notify a franchisee of a proposed alteration to the franchisee’s community at least sixty days prior to the effective date of the proposed alteration. Within thirty days of a request by the affected franchisee, unless otherwise provided […]
Section 322A.4 – Additional franchise.
322A.4 Additional franchise. No franchiser shall enter into any franchise for the purpose of establishing an additional motor vehicle dealership in any community in which the same line-make is then represented, unless the franchiser has first established in a hearing held under the provisions of this chapter that there is good cause for such additional […]
Section 322A.1 – Definitions.
322A.1 Definitions. When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Additional motor vehicle dealership” includes a facility providing manufacturer-authorized or distributor-authorized service or warranty work for motor vehicles, except motor homes, of a line-make in a community in which the same line-make is represented. 2. “Community” means the franchisee’s area of responsibility […]
Section 322A.2 – Discontinuing franchise.
322A.2 Discontinuing franchise. 1. Unless otherwise provided in subsection 2, notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise, a franchiser shall not terminate or refuse to continue any franchise unless the franchiser has first established, in a hearing held under the provisions of this chapter, that both of the following apply: a. […]
Section 322A.3 – New franchise.
322A.3 New franchise. In the event that a franchiser is permitted to terminate or not continue a franchise, and is further permitted not to enter into a franchise for the line-make in the community, no franchise shall thereafter be entered into for the sale of motor vehicles of that line-make in the community, unless the […]