§ 56-15-70 — Certain unreasonable restrictions on dealers or franchisees unlawful.

South Carolina § 56-15-70

• Jurisdiction: South Carolina
• Title 56: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Ch. 15: REGULATION OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS

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It is unlawful to directly or indirectly impose unreasonable restrictions on the motor vehicle dealer or franchisee relative to transfer, sale, relocation, right to renew, termination, discipline, noncompetition covenants, site-control (whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lease, or otherwise), or to exercise a right of first refusal to purchase, option to purchase, or compliance with subjective standards and assertion of legal or equitable rights.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-150.157; 1972 (57) 2419; 2021 Act No. 31 (S.510), SECTION 10, 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 10, substituted "It is unlawful to directly or indirectly" for "It shall be unlawful directly or indirectly to", inserted "relocation," and "or to exercise a", and "or" following "option to purchase,".