(A) A manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distributor branch or division, factory branch or division, or wholesale branch or division may sell or lease new equipment for use within this State. If the equipment is prepared for delivery or serviced by a dealer, the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distributor branch or division, factory branch or division, or wholesale branch or division reasonably shall compensate the dealer for preparation and delivery of the new equipment and pay to the dealer a reasonable commission on the sale or lease of the new equipment. The manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distributor branch or division, factory branch or division, or wholesale branch or division, if practicable, shall utilize the dealer in the relevant geographical market area, as defined in subsection (B), for preparation and delivery. This compensation must be paid or credited in the same manner as provided in Section 39-6-100.
(B) For purposes of this section, equipment is considered to be used primarily within a dealer's geographic market area if the new equipment is located or housed at a user's facility located within that geographic market area.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 369, Section 1, eff June 14, 2000.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 39-6-30. Persons subject to chapter; jurisdiction and service of process.
Section 39-6-40. Legislative basis for unfair competition.
Section 39-6-50. Unfair competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Section 39-6-70. Manufacturer prohibited from owning or competing with dealerships; exceptions.
Section 39-6-90. Sale or lease of new equipment by manufacturer; preparation and service by dealer.
Section 39-6-120. Agreements covered by provisions of chapter.
Section 39-6-130. Termination of dealership.
Section 39-6-140. Actions for damages.
Section 39-6-150. Time for bringing actions.
Section 39-6-160. Contract provision in violation of chapter.