Georgia Code
Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
§ 13-8-39. Failure to Renew, Termination Of, or Restriction on Transfer of Franchise Without Due Cause

It shall be unlawful for the manufacturer or franchisor, without due cause, to fail to renew on terms then equally available to all its wholesalers, 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)(B) of Code Section 13-8-35.
History. Code 1981, § 13-8-39 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.

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Title 13 - Contracts

Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally

Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers

§ 13-8-31. Legislative Findings

§ 13-8-32. Definitions

§ 13-8-33. Persons Subject to Provisions of Article

§ 13-8-34. Unfair Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts

§ 13-8-35. Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices

§ 13-8-36. Predelivery and Preparation Obligations; Repair Parts Availability; Return of Surplus Parts Inventory

§ 13-8-37. Warranty Agreements; Disapproval of Claims Under Warranty Agreements; Special Handling of Claims; Calculation of Compensation to Dealer for Warranty Work

§ 13-8-38. Agreements to Which Article Shall Apply

§ 13-8-39. Failure to Renew, Termination Of, or Restriction on Transfer of Franchise Without Due Cause

§ 13-8-40. Damages Recoverable for Injuries Sustained by Violations of Article; Class Actions; Punitive Damages

§ 13-8-41. Contracts and Agreements in Violation of Article as Void

§ 13-8-42. 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

§ 13-8-43. Repurchase of Inventory Upon Death or Incapacity of Dealer or Majority Stockholder of Corporate Dealer

§ 13-8-44. Indemnification of Dealer for Losses Relating to Manufacture, Assembly, Design, or Functions Beyond Control of Dealer

§ 13-8-45. Applicability of Article to Existing Contracts Without Expiration Dates and to Contracts Entered or Renewed After November 1, 1982