§ 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 […]
§ 13-8-1. Contracts to Do Immoral or Illegal Things
A contract to do an immoral or illegal thing is void. If the contract is severable, however, the part of the contract which is legal will not be invalidated by the part of the contract which is illegal. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2713; Code 1868, § 2707; Code 1873, § 2749; Code 1882, § […]
§ 13-8-2. Contracts Contravening Public Policy Generally
A contract that is against the policy of the law cannot be enforced. Contracts deemed contrary to public policy include but are not limited to: Contracts tending to corrupt legislation or the judiciary; Contracts in general restraint of trade, as distinguished from contracts which restrict certain competitive activities, as provided in Article 4 of this […]
§ 13-8-3. Gambling Contracts
Gambling contracts are void; and all evidences of debt, except negotiable instruments in the hands of holders in due course or encumbrances or liens on property, executed upon a gambling consideration, are void in the hands of any person. Money paid or property delivered upon a gambling consideration may be recovered from the winner by […]