It shall be unlawful for the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or franchisor, without due cause, to fail to renew on terms then equally available to all its dealers, to terminate a franchise, or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee shall receive fair and reasonable compensation for the inventory of the business. As used in this Code section, “due cause” shall be construed in accordance with the definition of same as contained in subparagraph (c)(3)(C) of Code Section 13-8-15.
History. Code 1981, § 13-8-19 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1994, “Code section” was substituted for “subsection” in the second sentence.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally
Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
§ 13-8-11. Legislative Findings
§ 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
§ 13-8-17.1. Time for Audits of Dealerships
§ 13-8-18. Agreements to Which Article Applies
§ 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