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It shall be a violation of the “Franchise Practices Act,” P.L.1971, c. 356 (C. 56:10-1 et seq.) for any motor vehicle franchisor, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent or employee, to prohibit or restrict the relocation of a motor vehicle franchise unless:
a. the relocation will leave that franchisor without representation in the primary market area of the relocating motor vehicle franchisee;
b. the relocation will have a material adverse effect on an existing motor vehicle franchisee;
c. the place of business to which the motor vehicle franchisee proposes to relocate does not substantially satisfy the reasonable standards for franchise facilities established by the motor vehicle franchisor in writing and made available to its franchisees; or
d. the relocation is determined to be injurious pursuant to P.L.1982, c. 156 (C. 56:10-16 et seq.).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 56. Trade Names, Trade-Marks and Unfair Trade Practices 56 § 10-13.1 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-56-trade-names-trademarks-and-unfair-trade-practices/nj-st-sect-56-10-13-1/
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