LD 1688, Page 2 - 120th Legislature, FIRST REGULAR Session

franchisee or dealer prevails, the court shall award treble damages

and attorney's fees to the franchisee or dealer regardless of the

amount in controversy and assess costs against the opposing party.

A final judgment, order or decree rendered against a person in ~~any~~

a civil or administrative proceeding under this chapter or in ~~any~~ a

civil, criminal or administrative proceeding under the federal

antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, or any other part

of the Maine Revised Statutes is prima facie evidence against that

person subject to the conditions set forth in the federal antitrust

laws, 15 United States Code, Section 16.

SUMMARY

This bill requires the Superior Court to refer to arbitration
actions dealing with the establishing or relocating of personal
sports mobile dealerships. The bill also awards treble damages
to a franchise that prevails in an action brought for damages due
to an unfair method of competition, an unfair or deceptive act or
violation of the laws pertaining to the establishing or
relocating of personal sports mobile dealerships.

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