RSA 339-C:16 Operation of Franchise After Dealer's Death.

I. Unless the supplier agrees otherwise in writing, a franchise shall not be operated after the death of a dealer by anyone other than the supplier for its own account until all parts of the franchise have been expressly assumed as provided in this subdivision.
II. Assumption of a franchise includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Lease or leases;
(b) Products agreements;
(c) Loaned equipment agreements;
(d) Federal and state environmental law compliance agreements; and
(e) Required licenses or tax permits.
III. A supplier may operate a franchise by contract or otherwise for its own account after the death of a dealer and before the operation of the franchise by the dealer's successor. Under these circumstances, the supplier shall have no obliga