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.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally
Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
§ 13-8-31. Legislative Findings
§ 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
§ 13-8-38. Agreements to Which Article Shall Apply
§ 13-8-41. Contracts and Agreements in Violation of Article as Void