Georgia Code, Title 13, Chapter 8, Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers

• § 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...
• § 13-8-32 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Distributor" or "wholesaler" means any person, company, or corporation who purchases farm equipment or implements or...
• § 13-8-33 - 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 farm...
• § 13-8-34 - Unfair Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts
  Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices as defined in Code Section 13-8-35 are declared to be unlawful.
• § 13-8-35 - Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
  (a) It shall be deemed a violation of Code Section 13-8-34 for any manufacturer, factory branch, factory representative, or wholesaler to engage in any...
• § 13-8-36 - Predelivery and Preparation Obligations; Repair Parts Availability; Return of Surplus Parts Inventory
  (a) Every manufacturer shall specify and every wholesaler shall provide and fulfill reasonable predelivery and preparation obligations for its farm equipment or implements prior...
• § 13-8-37 - Warranty Agreements; Disapproval of Claims Under Warranty Agreements; Special Handling of Claims; Calculation of Compensation to Dealer for Warranty Work
  Every manufacturer or factory branch or division shall reimburse its wholesalers for any expenses they incur in complying with the provisions of Georgia laws...
• § 13-8-38 - Agreements to Which Article Shall Apply
  The provisions of this article shall apply to all written or oral agreements between a manufacturer with a wholesaler including, but not limited to,...
• § 13-8-39 - Failure to Renew, Termination Of, or Restriction on Transfer of Franchise Without Due Cause
  It shall be unlawful for the manufacturer or franchisor, without due cause, to fail to renew on terms then equally available to all its...
• § 13-8-40 - Damages Recoverable for Injuries Sustained by Violations of Article; Class Actions; Punitive Damages
  (a) In addition to temporary or permanent injunctive relief as provided in subparagraph (c)(3)(A) of Code Section 13-8-35, any person who shall be injured...
• § 13-8-41 - Contracts and Agreements in Violation of Article As Void
  Any contract or franchise agreement or part thereof or practice thereunder in violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed against public...
• § 13-8-42 - Repurchase of Inventory Upon Termination of Franchise; Payment for Inventory Repurchased; Title to Repurchased Inventory; Exempt Inventory Items; Civil Liability for Failure to Repurchase Inventory
  (a) Whenever any wholesaler enters into a franchise agreement with a manufacturer wherein the wholesaler agrees to maintain an inventory of farm equipment or...
• § 13-8-43 - 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 wholesaler or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a wholesaler, the manufacturer...
• § 13-8-44 - Indemnification of Dealer for Losses Relating to Manufacture, Assembly, Design, or Functions Beyond Control of Dealer
  A manufacturer will fully indemnify and hold harmless its wholesaler against any losses including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees...
• § 13-8-45 - Applicability of Article to Existing Contracts Without Expiration Dates and to Contracts Entered or Renewed After November 1, 1982
  The provisions of this article shall apply to all contracts now in effect which have no expiration date and are a continuing contract and...

Last modified: October 14, 2016