MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Transportation

By: Representatives Miles, Franks, Markham

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT FRANCHISORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM FORCING ACCEPTANCES OF PRODUCTS NOT ORDERED OR DESIRED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any franchisor of motor vehicles to coerce, or attempt to coerce, any franchisee to accept delivery of any motor vehicle, parts, accessories, or any other commodities connected therewith, which are not ordered by such franchisee; nor withhold or delay delivery of motor vehicles out of the ordinary course of business; nor discriminate against any franchisee by the allocation or through the withholding from delivery of certain models of motor vehicles ordered by a franchisee out of the ordinary course of business; nor unfairly change or amend unilaterally a franchisee's allotment of motor vehicles or quota in a sales contest without reasonable cause. Any franchisor who violates this section shall be liable for all costs incurred by a franchisee as a result of such violation.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 1999.