§ 13-8-23. Repurchase of Inventory Upon Death or Incapacity of Dealer or Majority Stockholder of Corporate Dealer
In the event of the death or incapacity of the dealer or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a dealer, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall, at the option of the heirs at law, if the dealer died intestate, or the devisees or transferees under the terms of the deceased dealer’s last will […]
§ 13-8-11. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that the distribution of equipment primarily designed for or used in agriculture in the State of Georgia vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and public welfare and, in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate equipment primarily designed for or used […]
§ 13-8-24. Indemnification of Dealer for Losses Relating to Manufacture, Assembly, Design, or Functions Beyond Control of Dealer
A manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, as the case may be, will fully indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses including, but not limited to: court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees or damages arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or […]
§ 13-8-12. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Dealer” means any person who sells, maintains, solicits, or advertises the sale of new and used equipment to the consuming public. It shall not include (A) public officers while performing their duties as such officers; (B) persons making casual sales of their own equipment not subject to sales […]
§ 13-8-25. Applicability of Article to Existing Contracts Without Expiration Dates and to Contracts Entered or Renewed on or After July 1, 2002
The provisions of this article shall apply to all contracts now in effect which have no expiration date and are a continuing contract and all other contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2002. Any contract in force and effect prior to July 1, 2002, which by its own terms will terminate […]
§ 13-8-13. Persons Subject to Provisions of Article
Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this state in connection with the offering or advertising for sale of new equipment and parts shall be subject to the provisions of this article and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state upon service of process in accordance […]
§ 13-8-31. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that the distribution of farm equipment in the State of Georgia vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and public welfare and, in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate farm equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and their representatives doing business in Georgia […]
§ 13-8-14. Unfair Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts
Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices as defined in Code Section 13-8-15 are declared to be unlawful. History. Code 1981, § 13-8-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.
§ 13-8-15. Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
It shall be deemed a violation of Code Section 13-8-14 for any manufacturer, factory branch, factory representative, distributor, or wholesaler, distributor branch, distributor representative, or dealer to engage in any action which is arbitrary, in bad faith, or unconscionable and which causes damage in terms of law or equity to any of the parties or […]
§ 13-8-15.1. Notice to Competitors Within Market Area
Any manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler which intends to establish a new dealership or to relocate a current dealership for a particular product line or make of equipment within the relevant market area of an existing dealership of the same product line or make of equipment shall give written 90 day notice of such intent by […]