# 10 M.R.S. § 1171-A: 10 §1171-A. Corporate affiliates

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1171-A

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 M.R.S. § 1171-A
- **Heading:** 10 §1171-A. Corporate affiliates
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 204 / Section 1171-A

## Text

A franchisor may not use any subsidiary corporation, affiliated corporation, other corporation in which it owns or controls more than 5% of the stock or other corporation, partnership, association or person to accomplish what would otherwise be prohibited conduct under this chapter on the part of the franchisor. This section does not limit the right of any entity included within the scope of this section to engage in reasonable and appropriate business practices in accordance with the usage of the trade in which it is engaged. [PL 1997, c. 521, §5 (NEW).]

## Nearby sections

- [10 M.R.S. § 1171 10 §1171. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1171.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1171-A 10 §1171-A. Corporate affiliates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1171-A.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1171-B 10 §1171-B. Manufacturer; license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1171-B.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1172 10 §1172. Advertisements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1172.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1173 10 §1173. Attorney General and civil remedies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1173.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1174 10 §1174. Prohibited conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1174.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1174-A 10 §1174-A. Limitations on establishing or relocating dealerships](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1174-A.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1174-B 10 §1174-B. Transportation damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1174-B.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1174-C 10 §1174-C. Survivorship](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1174-C.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1174-D 10 §1174-D. Compensation for new vehicles with safety defect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1174-D.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1175 10 §1175. Delivery and preparation obligations; product liability and implied warranty complaints](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1175.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1176 10 §1176. Warranty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1176.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1176-A 10 §1176-A. Audits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1176-A.md)
- [10 M.R.S. § 1177 10 §1177. Unreasonable restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T10_P3_C204_S1177.md)

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