South Carolina Statutes
§ 56-15-140 — Venue.
South Carolina § 56-15-140
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 56MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. 15REGULATION OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-140 (2026).
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In an action brought pursuant to this article, venue is in the state courts of South Carolina. A provision of a franchise or other agreement with contrary provisions is void and unenforceable.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 287, SECTION 5; 2021 Act No. 31 (S.510), SECTION 12, eff August 4, 2021. Editor's Note 2021 Act No. 31, SECTION 14, provides as follows: "SECTION 14. This act takes effect ninety days after approval by the Governor and applies to all current and future franchises and other agreements in existence between any franchisee located in this State and a franchisor as of the effective date of this act." Effect of Amendment 2021 Act No. 31, SECTION 12, in the first sentence, substituted "state courts" for "State". ARTICLE 3 Dealer or Wholesaler Licenses
Nearby Sections
15
§ 56-15-10
Definitions.§ 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.§ 56-15-30
Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices declared unlawful.§ 56-15-310
Dealer or wholesaler licenses; term of license; fee; scope of license; penalties for violations.§ 56-15-315
Off-site displays of automobiles or trucks.§ 56-15-340
Records.§ 56-15-35
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 56-15-140, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/15/56-15-140.