Georgia Code
Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
§ 13-8-11. Legislative Findings

The General Assembly finds that the distribution of equipment primarily designed for or used in agriculture in the State of Georgia vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and public welfare and, in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate equipment primarily designed for or used in agriculture and related equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and their representatives doing business in Georgia in order to prevent frauds, unfair business practices, unfair methods of competition, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens.
History. Code 1981, § 13-8-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.

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Georgia Code

Title 13 - Contracts

Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally

Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers

§ 13-8-11. Legislative Findings

§ 13-8-12. Definitions

§ 13-8-13. Persons Subject to Provisions of Article

§ 13-8-14. Unfair Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts

§ 13-8-15. Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices

§ 13-8-15.1. Notice to Competitors Within Market Area

§ 13-8-15.2. Use of Dealership by Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers

§ 13-8-16. Predelivery and Preparation Obligations; Repair Parts Availability; Return of Surplus Parts Inventory

§ 13-8-17. Warranty Agreements; Disapproval of Claims Under Warranty Agreements; Special Handling of Claims; Calculation of Compensation to Dealer for Warranty Work; Amounts Owed to a Dealer; Audit of Warranty Claims

§ 13-8-17.1. Time for Audits of Dealerships

§ 13-8-18. Agreements to Which Article Applies

§ 13-8-19. Failure to Renew, Termination Of, or Restriction on Transfer of Franchise Without Due Cause

§ 13-8-20. Damages Recoverable for Injuries Sustained by Violations; Class Actions; Punitive Damages

§ 13-8-21. Contracts and Agreements in Violation of Article Deemed Void

§ 13-8-22. Repurchase of Inventory Upon Termination of Franchise; Payment for Inventory Repurchased; Title to Repurchased Inventory; Exempt Inventory Items; Civil Liability for Failure to Repurchase Inventory

§ 13-8-23. Repurchase of Inventory Upon Death or Incapacity of Dealer or Majority Stockholder of Corporate Dealer

§ 13-8-24. Indemnification of Dealer for Losses Relating to Manufacture, Assembly, Design, or Functions Beyond Control of Dealer

§ 13-8-25. Applicability of Article to Existing Contracts Without Expiration Dates and to Contracts Entered or Renewed on or After July 1, 2002