§ 20-305.6. Unlawful for manufacturers to unfairly discriminate among dealers. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 20‑305.6.  Unlawfulfor manufacturers to unfairly discriminate among dealers.

Notwithstanding the terms ofany contract, franchise, novation, or agreement, it shall be unlawful for anymanufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch to do any ofthe following:

(1)        Discriminate againstany similarly situated franchised new motor vehicle dealers in this State.

(2)        Unfairlydiscriminate against franchised new motor vehicle dealers located in this Statewho have dualed facilities at which the vehicles distributed by themanufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch are sold orserviced with one or more other line makes of vehicles.

(3)        Unfairlydiscriminate against one of its franchised new motor vehicle dealers in thisState with respect to any aspect of the franchise agreement.

(4)        Use any financialservices company or leasing company owned or controlled by the manufacturer ordistributor to accomplish what would otherwise be illegal conduct on the partof the manufacturer or distributor pursuant to this section. This section shallnot limit the right of the financial services or leasing company to engage inbusiness practices in accordance with the trade. (2001‑510, s. 4.)