This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act.” History. Code 1981, § 10-1-620 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 2. Law reviews. For annual survey on business associations, see 65 Mercer L. Rev. 55 (2013).
The General Assembly finds and declares that: The distribution and sale of motor vehicles within this state are vital to the general economy of this state and to the public interest and public welfare; The provision for warranty service and the repair of predelivery transportation damages to motor vehicles is of substantial concern to the […]
As used in this article, the term: (.1) “Consumer data” means “nonpublic personal information” as such term is defined in 15 U.S.C. Section 6809(4) as it existed on January 1, 2019, that is: Collected by a dealer; and Provided by the dealer directly to a manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer. […]
Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise or other terms or provisions of any novation, waiver, or other written instrument, any person who is or may be injured by a violation of a provision of this article or any party to a franchise who is so injured in his or her […]
Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this state in connection with the offering of advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a new motor vehicle sale within this state shall be subject to the provisions of this article and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the […]
Actions arising out of any provision of this article shall be commenced within a four-year period of the accrual of the cause of action; however, if a person liable under this article conceals the cause of action from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring the action, the period prior to the discovery of […]
The rights, remedies, and duties contained in this article are not exclusive but are cumulative with the rights, remedies, and duties otherwise provided by law. The rights and duties contained in the various parts of this article are not exclusive but are cumulative with the rights and duties provided in other parts of this article. […]
No franchisor, nor any agent nor employee of a franchisor, shall use a written instrument, agreement, or waiver to attempt to nullify any of the provisions of this article and any such agreement, written instrument, or waiver shall be null and void. This Code section shall not prevent a dealer from voluntarily entering into a […]
Whenever any person brings an action or complaint to enforce any provision of this article in any court of competent jurisdiction and prevails or substantially prevails in such action or complaint, the court may award the person bringing such action or complaint his reasonable attorney’s fees. Such attorney’s fees shall be taxed and collected as […]
