1. Compensation required. A manufacturer must compensate a motor vehicle dealer pursuant to 49 United States Code, Section 30116 (2016). A manufacturer is not required by this subsection to pay more than the total value of the affected new motor vehicle to a dealer. [PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).] 2. Civil action; statute of limitations. If a manufacturer refuses to comply with subsection 1, the motor vehicle dealer may file a complaint with the board pursuant to section 1188 or bring a civil action to recover damages, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Notwithstanding section 1183, the action must be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues. [PL 2017, c. 217, §7 (NEW).]
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