Every manufacturer shall specify to the dealer the delivery and preparation obligations of its motorcycle dealers prior to delivery of new motorcycles to retail buyers. A copy of the delivery and preparation obligations of its motorcycle dealers and a schedule or statement of the compensation to be paid or credited to its motorcycle dealers for the work and services they are required to perform in connection with the delivery and preparation obligations must be filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles by every motorcycle manufacturer and is a dealer's only responsibility for product liability as between dealer and manufacturer. The compensation as set forth on such schedule or statement must be reasonable and paid or credited as set out in Section 56-16-30.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 511, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1487.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 16 - Regulation Of Motorcycle Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers, And Wholesalers
Section 56-16-10. Definitions.
Section 56-16-20. Manufacturer's specification of dealer's delivery and preparation obligations.
Section 56-16-30. Obligation to fulfill warranty agreement.
Section 56-16-80. Persons to whom chapter applies; jurisdiction of courts.
Section 56-16-90. Unfair competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Section 56-16-110. Manufacturer's specification of dealer's delivery and preparation obligations.
Section 56-16-120. Imposition of restrictions on motorcycle dealer or franchisee.
Section 56-16-170. Records of transfers; organization and legibility; penalties.
Section 56-16-180. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 56-16-200. Civil actions; damages; effect of judgments as prima facie evidence.
Section 56-16-210. Contracts violating provisions of this chapter.