32-6E-12. Hearing on objection to notice--Franchisor's burden of proof.
Upon a hearing conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 1-26, the franchisor has the burden of proof to establish that cause exists to terminate or not continue the franchise or to enter into a franchise establishing an additional dealership.
Source: SL 1994, ch 248, ยง12.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 06E - Regulation Of Snowmobile Franchising Agreements
Section 32-6E-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 32-6E-2 - Termination of franchise--Hearing.
Section 32-6E-3 - Determination of cause for termination of franchise.
Section 32-6E-4 - Additional franchises of same line/make--Public interest--Hearing.
Section 32-6E-5 - Determination of cause for additional franchises of same line/make.
Section 32-6E-7 - Impermissible conditions of franchise.
Section 32-6E-9 - Notice to franchisee--Interested parties.
Section 32-6E-10 - Objection to approval of notice.
Section 32-6E-11 - Hearing on timely objection to approval of notice.
Section 32-6E-12 - Hearing on objection to notice--Franchisor's burden of proof.
Section 32-6E-13 - Hearing to determine change in circumstances sufficient to support dealership.