As used in this chapter:
(1) "Current Model" means a model listed in the wholesaler's, manufacturer's, or distributor's sales manual or any supplements to the manuals.
(2) "Current Net Price" means the price listed in the wholesaler's, manufacturer's, or distributor's current price list or catalog in effect at the time the contract is cancelled or discontinued, less any applicable trade and cash discounts.
(3) "Retailer" means any person engaged in the business of selling and retailing farm implements, machinery, utility and industrial, and yard and garden equipment, attachments or repair parts. The term also includes any person engaged in such business, his heirs, personal representative, or his guardian or the major stockholder of the business.
(4) "Inventory" means farm implements, machinery, utility and industrial, and yard and garden equipment, attachments, or repair parts.
(5) "Net Cost" means the price the retailer paid for the merchandise to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, less all applicable discounts allowed, plus the freight costs from the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor location to the retailer's location plus reasonable cost to assemble or disassemble.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 326.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 59 - Franchise Agreements Relating To Retail And Repurchase Of Farm Implements, Etc.
Section 39-59-10. Definitions.
Section 39-59-20. Repurchase of inventory upon termination of franchise agreement.
Section 39-59-30. Repurchase of inventory within ninety days; handling costs.
Section 39-59-40. Repurchase amount due within thirty days; title to inventory.
Section 39-59-50. Limitations upon repurchase of certain inventory.
Section 39-59-60. Liability for failure to make timely repurchase of inventory.
Section 39-59-70. Repurchase of inventory upon death or incapacity of retailer.
Section 39-59-80. Security interests in inventory.
Section 39-59-90. Audit of books or records.
Section 39-59-100. Warranty claims.
Section 39-59-110. Indemnification of retailer.