Wisconsin § 218.0132 - Termination provisions.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 218.0132 — Termination provisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 218.0132. Termination provisions.
218.0132(1) (1) 218.0132(1)(a) (a) For purposes of s. 218.0116 (1) (i) , the termination, cancellation or discontinuation of a motor vehicle line make will be considered to be the cancellation or failure to renew the franchise of a motor vehicle dealer or distributor of that line make even if that line make is part of an agreement that includes other line makes. 218.0132(1)(b) (b) Notwithstanding par. (a) , a manufacturer, importer or distributor may change, add or delete models, specifications, model names, numbers or identifying marks or similar characteristics of motor vehicles that it markets without effecting a cancellation or failure to renew a franchise. 218.0132(2) (2) The cancellation or nonrenewal of a franchise shall not be a violation of s. 218.0116 (1) (i) if all of the following requirements are met: 218.0132(2)(a) (a) The motor vehicle dealer or distributor is given notice at least 6 months before the effective date of the cancellation or nonrenewal. 218.0132(2)(b) (b) The manufacturer, importer or distributor contemporaneously cancels or fails to renew every franchise for the same line make granted to any dealer or distributor in the United States or, in the case of a franchise relating to a line make that is sold or distributed in less than 13 states of the United States, the manufacturer, importer or distributor contemporaneously cancels or fails to renew every franchise for the same line make granted to any dealer or distributor in this state. 218.0132(2)(c) (c) If the franchisee is a motor vehicle dealer, the dealer receives the termination benefits under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 218.0132
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 218.0132 cover?
Section 218.0132 ("Termination provisions.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 218.0132?
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