Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 22 - Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices

Part 1 - General Consideration

§ 10-1-620. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 10-1-621. Legislative Findings - The General Assembly finds and declares that: History. Code 1981,...

§ 10-1-622. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (.1) “Consumer data”...

§ 10-1-623. Action for Violation of Article; Punitive Damages; Equitable Relief; Standing; Venue - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-623 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-624. Persons Subject to Article; Written Instruments Violating Article Void; Franchisor’s Use of Subsidiary to Accomplish Illegal Act - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-624 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-625. Statute of Limitations - Actions arising out of any provision of this article shall...

§ 10-1-626. Remedies Not Exclusive - The rights, remedies, and duties contained in this article are...

§ 10-1-627. Waiver of Article Void; Voluntary Releases Valid - No franchisor, nor any agent nor employee of a franchisor,...

§ 10-1-628. Attorney’s Fees in Action to Enforce Article - Whenever any person brings an action or complaint to enforce...

Part 2 - Motor Vehicle Dealer’s Day in Court

§ 10-1-630. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 10-1-631. Practices Violative of Existing Law - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-631 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-632. Protection of Consumer Data in Motor Vehicle Sales or Lease Transactions; Burden of Proof for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-632 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 3 - Motor Vehicle Warranty Practices

§ 10-1-640. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 10-1-641. Dealer’s Predelivery Preparation, Warranty Service, and Recall Work Obligations to Be Provided in Writing; Recovery of Costs; “Stop-Sale” Defined - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-641 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-642. Risk of Loss for Vehicle in Transit - Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement of...

§ 10-1-643. Payment of Dealer’s Attorney’s Fees by Manufacturer, Distributor, or Warrantor - All manufacturers, distributors, and warrantors shall reimburse their dealers for...

§ 10-1-644. Exemptions From Part - This part shall not be applicable with respect to vehicles...

§ 10-1-645. Uniform Warranty Reimbursement Agreement Amongst Dealers - GEORGIA LAW ALLOWS TWO ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT: IN...

Part 4 - Motor Vehicle Franchise Continuation and Succession

§ 10-1-650. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 10-1-651. Termination of Franchise; Grounds; Notice; Dealer Costs Reimbursed by Franchisor; Applicability to Distributors - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-651 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-652. Succession to Franchise Upon Death of Franchisee - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-652 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-653. Sale of Dealership Franchise; Notice to Franchisor - If a new motor vehicle dealer desires to make a...

§ 10-1-654. Applicability of Part - Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1999, p. 1194, § 5,...

Part 5 - Motor Vehicle Fair Practices

§ 10-1-660. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 10-1-661. Delivery of Motor Vehicles; Modification of Facilities; Transfer of Sales Contracts; Warranties - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-661 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-662. Unlawful Activities by Franchisors - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-662 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-663. Advertising Campaigns; Change in Capital Structure or Ownership; Manner of Distribution; Increased Prices; Discrimination; Unreasonable Restrictions or Changes - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-663 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-663.1. Right of First Refusal - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-663.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-664. Establishing a New Dealership or Relocating an Existing Dealership in the Market Area of an Existing Dealership; Notice; Petitions to Enjoin or Prohibit - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-664 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-1-664.1. Restrictions on the Ownership, Operation, or Control of Dealerships by Manufacturers and Franchisors; Competing Unfairly With New Dealers - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-664.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 6 - Enforcement of Article by Commissioner of Motor Vehicle Safety

§ 10-1-665. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 10-1-666. Enforcement of Article by State Revenue Commissioner - As an alternative to and in addition to any civil...

§ 10-1-667. Administrative Review of Alleged Violation of This Article by Dealer, Distributor, or Manufacturer - Any dealer, distributor, or manufacturer who is aggrieved by a...

§ 10-1-668. Annual Dealer Registration and Appropriation to Department Fund - History. Code 1981, § 10-1-668 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 7 - Impairment of Obligations

§ 10-1-670. Application to Franchise Agreements - Any provision of this article which would, in the absence...