South Carolina § 39-59-70 Repurchase of inventory upon death or incapacity of retailer.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 39-59-70 — Repurchase of inventory upon death or incapacity of retailer.

South Carolina § 39-59-70

Title 39TRADE AND COMMERCE

Ch. 59FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO RETAIL AND REPURCHASE OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, ETC.

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 39-59-70 (2026).

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In the event of the death or incapacity of the retailer or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a retailer, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase, at the option of the heir or retailer, as defined in item (3) of Section 39-59-10, the inventory from the heir or retailer, of the retailer or majority stockholder as if the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor had terminated the contract. The heir or retailer has one year from the date of the death of the retailer or majority stockholder to exercise his option under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter requires the repurchase of any inventory if the heir or retailer and wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor enter into a new contract to operate the retail dealership.

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In the event of the death or incapacity of the retailer or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a retailer, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall repurchase, at the option of the heir or retailer, as defined in item (3) of Section 39-59-10, the inventory from the heir or retailer, of the retailer or majority stockholder as if the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor had terminated the contract. The heir or retailer has one year from the date of the death of the retailer or majority stockholder to exercise his option under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter requires the repurchase of any inventory if the heir or retailer and wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor enter into a new contract to operate the retail dealership.