§ 39-6-110

S.C. Code Ann. § 39-6-110

Unreasonable restrictions on dealers; sales agreements for competing lines; separate facilities requirement

Effective Jun 14, 20002000 Act No. 369, SECTION 1, eff June 14, 2000.
  1. (A) It is unlawful to impose, directly or indirectly, unreasonable restrictions on the equipment dealer relative to transfer, sale, renewal, termination, discipline, noncompetition, or site-control.
  2. (B) A manufacturer may not prevent a dealer from having an investment in or holding a dealership contract for the sale of competing product lines or makes of equipment.
  3. (C) This section does not prevent a manufacturer from requiring that competing lines of equipment be established in separate facilities. Written notice must be provided to a dealer by the manufacturer at least four years before requiring separate facilities for competing lines of equipment.

HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 369, SECTION 1, eff June 14, 2000.

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