Section 511. Coercion of dealer prohibited.
(a) General rule.--A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to:
(1) purchase a product that the dealer did not order;
(2) enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor; or
(3) enter into an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes to binding arbitration or otherwise waive rights or responsibilities provided under this chapter.
(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "coerce" includes, but is not limited to, threatening to terminate, cancel or not renew a manufacturer/dealer agreement without just cause or threatening to withhold product lines the dealer is entitled to purchase under the manufacturer/dealer agreement or delay product delivery as an inducement to amending the manufacturer/dealer agreement.
(511 added Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.816, No.134)