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Minn. Stat. § 80E.01 (2026)

Legislative Purpose And Intent

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The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles within this state vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors or wholesalers, and factory or distributor representatives, and to regulate dealers of motor vehicles doing business in this state in order to prevent fraud, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 13 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1983–2025 · leading case: John Peterson Motors, Inc. v. Gen. Motors Corp., 613 F. Supp. 887 (D. Minnesota 1985).
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John Peterson Motors, Inc. v. Gen. Motors Corp., 613 F. Supp. 887 (D. Minnesota 1985). · cites it 2× “17 provides: Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement or waiver to the contrary, any person who is injured in his business or property by a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, or any person injured because he refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement…”
Metro Motors, LLC v. Nissan Motor Corp. in USA, 170 F. Supp. 2d 888 (D. Minnesota 2001). · cites it 2× “) Plaintiff then brought this action, asking the Court to issue a declaratory judgment that Nissan’s actions violate Minnesota’s Motor Vehicle Sale and Distribution Regulations, Minn. Stat. § 80E.01 et seq. (the “Act”).”
Astleford Equip. Co. v. Navistar Int'l Transp. Corp., 611 N.W.2d 33 (Minn. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “1992); see also Minn.Stat. § 80E.01 (1998) (purpose for motor vehicle sale and distribution act (MVSDA) is to promote public interest and protect investments and properties of Minnesota citizens).”
Metro Motors v. Nissan Motor Corp., 339 F.3d 746 (8th Cir. 2003). · cites it 2× “This is a dispute between a car dealership and a car manufacturer over the latter's attempt to enforce an exclusivity provision in the parties' contract, notwithstanding the disfavor such provisions have under Minnesota's Motor Vehicle Sale and Distribution Regulations (the…”
Northside Lincoln Mercury, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., 603 F. Supp. 2 (D. Minnesota 1983). · cites it 2× “Northside alleges that Ford has violated the Minnesota Motor Vehicles Sale and Distribution Regulations (the Act), Minn.Stat. § 80E.01, et seq., by opening and operating a Lincoln Mercury dealership within ten miles of Northside without “good cause” as defined in § 80E.”
Lovett v. Gen. Motors Corp., 769 F. Supp. 1506 (D. Minnesota 1991). · cites it 2× “; the Minnesota Motor Vehicle Sale and Distribution Regulations Act, Minn.Stat. § 80E.01 et seq.; the Minnesota Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Minn.”
Dorso Trailer Sales, Inc. v. Am. Body & Trailer, Inc., 464 N.W.2d 551 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 4× “See Minn.Stat. § 80E.01. The specific aim of the legislation was to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors and dealers doing business in Minnesota "in order to prevent fraud, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments…”
Feldmann Imports Inc. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (D. Minnesota 2020). · cites it 4× “Feldmann’s third claim alleges that MBUSA is liable for failing to “act in good faith,” in violation of Minn. Stat. §§ 80E.01–80E.17. Feldmann’s fourth claim alleges that MBUSA violated Minn.”
Lupient Chevrolet, Inc. v. Gen. Motors, LLC (D. Minnesota 2020). · cites it 3× “Retroactivity of the Minnesota Motor Vehicle Sale and Distribution Act While the parties agree that the Minnesota Motor Vehicle Sale and Distribution Act (MVSDA), Minn. Stat. §§ 80E.01 et seq., governs the Dealer Agreement, the parties dispute which version of the statute…”
In re: Shakopee Chevrolet Inc. v. Gen. Motors LLC (D. Minnesota 2021). · cites it 3× “Minn. Stat. § 80E.01 (1981). In 2018, the Minnesota Legislature amended the chapter, and among other modifications, significantly expanded the scope of a dealer’s rights and a manufacturer’s obligations related to the areas of sales effectiveness.”
Lupient Chevrolet, Inc. v. Gen. Motors, LLC (D. Minnesota 2022). “Minnesota law provides that [n]otwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement or waiver to the contrary, any person whose business or property is injured by a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, or any person injured because of the refusal to accede to a proposal for an…”
Anderson & Koch Ford, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., 142 F.4th 1114 (8th Cir. 2025). “” Minn. Stat. § 80E.01. The statute defines “Franchise” as “the written agreement or contract between any new motor vehicle manufacturer and any new motor vehicle dealer which grants to the dealer the right to market motor vehicles and which 1 Count IV of the Complaint alleged…”
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