Section 8-20-3 – Definitions.
Section 8-20-3 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) COERCE. The failure to act in good faith in performing or complying with any term or provision of the franchise or dealer […]
Section 8-20-4 – Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices.
Section 8-20-4 Unfair and deceptive trade practices. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any dealer agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver, prior to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of any dealer agreement or franchise, the following acts or conduct shall constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices: (1) For any […]
Section 8-20-4.1 – Obligation to Act in Good Faith and Deal Fairly.
Section 8-20-4.1 Obligation to act in good faith and deal fairly. Every dealer agreement entered into under Act 2010-198 shall impose on the parties the obligation to act in good faith and to deal fairly. (Act 2010-198, p. 300, §2.)
Section 8-20-5 – Limitations on Cancellations, Modifications, Terminations, and Nonrenewals of Franchise Relationships.
Section 8-20-5 Limitations on cancellations, modifications, terminations, and nonrenewals of franchise relationships. (a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise or notwithstanding the terms or provisions of any waiver, no manufacturer shall cancel, terminate, modify, fail to renew, or refuse to continue any franchise relationship with a licensed new motor vehicle […]
Section 8-20-6 – Predelivery Obligations.
Section 8-20-6 Predelivery obligations. Every manufacturer or wholesaler or distributor, factory branch, factory representative, distributor branch or distributor representative shall specify to the motor vehicle dealer the delivery and preparation obligations of its motor vehicle dealers prior to delivery of new motor vehicles to retail buyers. A copy of the delivery and preparation obligations of […]
Section 8-20-7 – Warranty Obligations to Dealers.
Section 8-20-7 Warranty obligations to dealers. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-104 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) For purposes of this section, the following words have the following meanings: (1) PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. All work and services, except warranty work, performed on […]