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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 56
Chapter 15
Article 1
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56-15-10
Definitions
56-15-20
Persons subject to chapter and jurisdiction of courts; service of process
56-15-30
Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices declared unlawful
56-15-35
Consumer data
56-15-40
Specific acts deemed unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices; Office of Administrator; appointment of personnel; enforcement; financial services company
56-15-45
Ownership, operation or control of competing dealerships by manufacturer or franchisor; unfair competition against franchisee; preferential treatment defined; sales or leases to federal government or employees; sales of leased vehicles; manufacturer's e-commerce websites
56-15-46
Notice of intent to establish or relocate competing dealership; injunction
56-15-47
Designation of successor to the dealership in the event of death or incapacity of motor vehicle dealer; requirements; burden of proof
56-15-50
Manufacturers shall specify delivery and preparation obligations of dealers; filing of copy of obligations and schedule of compensation; indemnification
56-15-60
Fulfillment of warranty agreements; dealers' claims for compensation
56-15-65
Requiring change of location or alteration of dealership
56-15-70
Certain unreasonable restrictions on dealers or franchisees unlawful
56-15-75
Requiring dealer to refrain from acquiring another line of new motor vehicles
56-15-80
Agreements to which chapter applies
56-15-85
Electronic sale of vehicles
56-15-90
Failure to renew, termination or restriction of transfer of franchise; determining reasonable compensation for value of dealership franchise
56-15-95
Termination or cancellation of franchise or selling agreement; determination of due cause
56-15-96
Measurement of dealership performance; burden of proof
56-15-98
Alteration of area of responsibility; notice; appeal and injunction; time for performance
56-15-100
Discounts, refunds, and other inducements to dealers
56-15-110
Suits for damages
56-15-120
Limitation of actions
56-15-130
Contracts in violation of chapter void
56-15-140
Venue