In the event of the death or incapacity of the retailer or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a retailer, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase, at the option of the heir or retailer, as defined in item (3) of Section 39-59-10, the inventory from the heir or retailer, of the retailer or majority stockholder as if the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor had terminated the contract. The heir or retailer has one year from the date of the death of the retailer or majority stockholder to exercise his option under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter requires the repurchase of any inventory if the heir or retailer and wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor enter into a new contract to operate the retail dealership.
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.