16-1401. 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 lawn and garden equipment. The retail distribution of lawn and garden 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 lawn and garden equipment suppliers.
History: L. 1992, ch. 40, ยง 1; April 16.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 16 - Contracts And Promises
Article 14 - Lawn And Garden Equipment Dealership Agreements
16-1403 Change of lawn and garden equipment dealership contracts; restrictions.
16-1404 Equipment not required to be repurchased.
16-1405 Civil action; liabilities; costs.
16-1406 Changes not made without good cause; when good cause exists.
16-1407 Notice of termination; right to cure; approval of transfer of retailer's business.
16-1409 Effect of act upon contracts.