S.C. Code § 39-6-110

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 39-6-110 - Unreasonable restrictions on dealers; sales agreements for competing lines; separate facilities requirement
(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.
(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.
(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.

S.C. Code § 39-6-110

2000 Act No. 369, Section 1, eff 6/14/2000.