Subdivision 1.Scope. As used in sections 80C.01 to 80C.22, the terms defined in this section have the meanings here given them. Subd. 2.Advertisement. "Advertisement" means any written or printed communication or any communication by recorded telephone message, radio, television, picture or similar means published in connection with a sale of, or offer to sell, any franchise. Subd. 3.Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce. Subd. 4.Franchise. (a) "Franchise" means (1) a contract
Subdivision 1.Prohibition. No person, whether by means of a term or condition of a franchise or otherwise, shall engage in any unfair or inequitable practice in contravention of such rules as the commissioner may adopt defining as to franchises the words "unfair and inequitable." For the purpose of rules defining the words "unfair and inequitable," the commissioner may specifically recognize classifications of franchises including but not limited to the classifications of motor vehicle fuel franchises