Section 11713.2 Of Article 1. Issuance Of Licenses And Certificates To Manufacturers, Transporters, And Dealers From California Vehicle Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
11713.2
. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this code for any
manufacturer, manufacturer branch, distributor, or distributor branch
licensed under this code to coerce or attempt to coerce any dealer
in this state:
(a) To order or accept delivery of any motor vehicle, part or
accessory thereof, appliance, equipment or any other commodity not
required by law which shall not have been voluntarily ordered by the
dealer.
(b) To order or accept delivery of any motor vehicle with special
features, appliances, accessories or equipment not included in the
list price of such motor vehicles as publicly advertised by the
manufacturer or distributor.
(c) To order for any person any parts, accessories, equipment,
machinery, tools, appliances, or any commodity whatsoever.
(d) To participate in an advertising campaign or contest, any
promotional campaign, promotional materials, training materials,
showroom or other display decorations or materials at the expense of
the dealer.
(e) To enter into any agreement with the manufacturer,
manufacturer branch, distributor, or distributor branch, or to do any
other act prejudicial to the dealer by threatening to cancel a
franchise or any contractual agreement existing between the dealer
and manufacturer, manufacturer branch, distributor, or distributor
branch. Notice in good faith to any dealer of the dealer's violation
of any terms or provisions of such franchise or contractual agreement
shall not constitute a violation of this article.