16-1301. Purpose. The purpose of this act is to prevent arbitrary or abusive conduct and to preserve and enhance the reasonable expectations for success in the business of distributing outdoor power equipment. The retail distribution of outdoor power equipment, as defined in this act, utilizing independent retail businesses operating under agreements with suppliers, vitally affects the general economy of the state, public interest, and public welfare, and it is necessary to regulate the business relations between the independent retailers and the outdoor power equipment suppliers.
History: L. 1991, ch. 67, ยง 1; April 25.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 16 - Contracts And Promises
Article 13 - Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership Agreements
16-1303 Change of outdoor power equipment dealership contracts; restrictions.
16-1304 Equipment not required to be repurchased.
16-1305 Civil action; liabilities; costs.
16-1306 Changes not made without good cause; when good cause exists.
16-1307 Notice of termination; right to cure; approval of transfer of retailer's business.
16-1309 Effect of act upon contracts.