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GA Code § 13-8-15.2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-15.2. Use of Dealership by Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers

  A manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler may sell or lease new equipment for use within this state.If the equipment is prepared for delivery or serviced by a dealer, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall reasonably compensate the dealer for the preparation and delivery of the new equipment and pay to the dealer a reasonable commission on the sale or lease of the new equipment which shall be not less than 8 percent of the sale price of the equipment.The manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, if practicable, shall utilize the dealer in the relevant market area described in subsection (b) of this Code section for preparation and delivery.This compensation must be paid or credited in the same manner as provided in Code Section 13-8-17.This subsection shall not be applicable to any liquidation or sale of equipment which has been ordered by any court.   For purposes of this Code section, equipment is considered to be used primarily within a dealer's relevant market area if the new equipment is located or housed at a user's facility located within that relevant market area.     (Code 1981, §13-8-15.2, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)
GA Code § 13-8-17.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-17.1. Time for Audits of Dealerships

 Any audit of a dealer by or on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler for sales incentives, service incentives, rebates, or other forms of incentive compensation shall be completed not later than six months after the date of the termination of such incentive compensation program; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply in any case of fraudulent claims.    (Code 1981, §13-8-17.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)
GA Code § 13-8-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-18. Agreements to Which Article Applies

 The provisions of this article shall apply to all written or oral agreements between a manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor with a dealer including, but not limited to, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales of goods, services and advertising, leases or mortgages of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts, construction or installation contracts, servicing contracts, and all other such agreements in which the manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor has any direct or indirect interest.    (Code 1981, §13-8-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)
GA Code § 13-8-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-19. Failure to Renew, Termination Of, or Restriction on Transfer of Franchise Without Due Cause

 It shall be unlawful for the manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or franchisor, without due cause, to fail to renew on terms then equally available to all its dealers, to terminate a franchise, or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee shall receive fair and reasonable compensation for the inventory of the business. As used in this Code section, "due cause" shall be construed in accordance with the definition of same as contained in subparagraph (c)(3)(C) of Code Section 13-8-15.    (Code 1981, §13-8-19, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1994, "Code section" was substituted for "subsection" in the second sentence.
GA Code § 13-8-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-20. Damages Recoverable for Injuries Sustained by Violations; Class Actions; Punitive Damages

  In addition to temporary or permanent injunctive relief as provided in subparagraph (c)(3)(A) of Code Section 13-8-15, any person who shall be injured in his or her business or property by reason of anything forbidden by or in noncompliance with the requirements of this article may bring an action therefor in the appropriate superior court of this state and shall recover the actual damages sustained and the costs of such action, including a reasonable attorney's fee.   When such action is one of common or general interest to many persons or when the parties are numerous and it is impracticable to bring them all before the court, one or more may bring a class action for the benefit of the whole, including actions for injunctive relief.   In an action for money damages, if the jury finds that the defendant acted maliciously, the jury may award punitive damages as permitted by Georgia law.     (Code 1981, §13-8-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)
GA Code § 13-8-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-21. Contracts and Agreements in Violation of Article Deemed 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 policy and shall be void and unenforceable.    (Code 1981, §13-8-21, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1, effective July 1, 2002, reenacted this Code section without change.
GA Code § 13-8-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-23. 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 dealer or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a dealer, the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall, at the option of the heirs at law, if the dealer died intestate, or the devisees or transferees under the terms of the deceased dealer's last will and testament, if said dealer died testate, repurchase the inventory from said heirs or devisees as aforesaid as if the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler had terminated the contract, and the inventory repurchase provisions of Code Section 13-8-22 are made expressly applicable hereto.The heirs or devisees as aforesaid shall have one year from the date of the death of the retailer or majority stockholder to exercise their option under this article; provided, however, that nothing in this article shall require the repurchase of inventory if the heirs or devisees as aforesaid and the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler enter into a new franchise agreement to operate the retail dealership.    (Code 1981, §13-8-23, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1, effective July 1, 2002, reenacted this Code section without change.
GA Code § 13-8-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-24. Indemnification of Dealer for Losses Relating to Manufacture, Assembly, Design, or Functions Beyond Control of Dealer

 A manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, as the case may be, will fully indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses including, but not limited to: court costs and reasonable attorney's fees or damages arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of the sale where the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to the manufacture, assembly, or design of new items covered by this article, parts or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler which are beyond the control of the dealer.    (Code 1981, §13-8-24, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)
GA Code § 13-8-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 2 - Regulation of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-25. Applicability of Article to Existing Contracts Without Expiration Dates and to Contracts Entered or Renewed on or After July 1, 2002

 The provisions of this article shall apply to all contracts now in effect which have no expiration date and are a continuing contract and all other contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2002. Any contract in force and effect prior to July 1, 2002, which by its own terms will terminate on a date subsequent thereto shall be governed by the law as it existed prior to July 1, 2002.    (Code 1981, §13-8-25, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1, effective July 1, 2002, reenacted this Code section without change.
GA Code § 13-8-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|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 the public interest and public welfare and, in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate farm equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and their representatives doing business in Georgia in order to prevent frauds, unfair business practices, unfair methods of competition, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens.    (Code 1981, §13-8-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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 machinery or implements and parts shall be subject to the provisions of this article and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state upon service of process in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Georgia.    (Code 1981, §13-8-33, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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.    (Code 1981, §13-8-34, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-37 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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 pertaining to warranty requirements for farm equipment or implements as they apply to products of the manufacturer.    (Code 1981, §13-8-37, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-38 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales of goods, services and advertising, leases or mortgages of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts, construction or installation contracts, servicing contracts, and all other such agreements in which the manufacturer has any direct or indirect interest.    (Code 1981, §13-8-38, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-39 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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 wholesalers, to terminate a franchise, or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee shall receive fair and reasonable compensation for the inventory of the business.As used in this Code section, "due cause" shall be construed in accordance with the definition of same as contained in subparagraph (c)(3)(B) of Code Section 13-8-35.    (Code 1981, §13-8-39, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-40 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 13-8-40. Damages Recoverable for Injuries Sustained by Violations of Article; Class Actions; Punitive Damages

  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 in his business or property by reason of anything forbidden in this article may bring an action therefor in the appropriate superior court of this state and shall recover the actual damages sustained and the costs of such action, including a reasonable attorney's fee.   When such action is one of common or general interest to many persons or when the parties are numerous and it is impracticable to bring them all before the court, one or more may bring a class action for the benefit of the whole, including actions for injunctive relief.   In an action for money damages, if the jury finds that the defendant acted maliciously, the jury may award punitive damages as permitted by Georgia law.     (Code 1981, §13-8-40, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-41 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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 policy and shall be void and unenforceable.    (Code 1981, §13-8-41, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-43 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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 shall, at the option of the heirs at law if the wholesaler died intestate, or the devisees or transferees under the terms of the deceased wholesaler's last will and testament if said wholesaler died testate, repurchase the inventory from said heirs or devisees as aforesaid as if the manufacturer had terminated the contract, and the inventory repurchase provisions of Code Section 13-8-42 are made expressly applicable hereto.The heirs or devisees as aforesaid shall have one year from the date of the death of the wholesaler or majority stockholder to exercise their option under this article; provided, however, that nothing in this article shall require the repurchase of inventory if the heirs or devisees as aforesaid and the manufacturer enter into a new franchise agreement to operate the wholesale business.    (Code 1981, §13-8-43, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-44 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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 or damages arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of the sale where the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to the manufacture, assembly, or design of new items covered by this article, parts or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer which are beyond the control of the wholesaler.    (Code 1981, §13-8-44, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-45 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers|§ 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 all other contracts entered into or renewed after November 1, 1982. Any contract in force and effect on November 1, 1982, which by its own terms will terminate on a date subsequent thereto shall be governed by the law as it existed prior to this article.    (Code 1981, §13-8-45, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.)
GA Code § 13-8-50 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 4 - Restrictive Covenants in Contracts|§ 13-8-50. Legislative Findings

 The General Assembly finds that reasonable restrictive covenants contained in employment and commercial contracts serve the legitimate purpose of protecting legitimate business interests and creating an environment that is favorable to attracting commercial enterprises to Georgia and keeping existing businesses within the state. Further, the General Assembly desires to provide statutory guidance so that all parties to such agreements may be certain of the validity and enforceability of such provisions and may know their rights and duties according to such provisions.    (Code 1981, §13-8-50, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 399, § 4/HB 30.)   Law reviews.   - For article, "Contracts: Illegal and Void Contracts Generally," see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 21 (2011). For annual survey on labor and employment law, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 173 (2012). For annual survey on labor and employment law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 141 (2017). For note, "Balancing the Scales: Reforming Georgia's Common Law in Evaluating Restrictive Covenants Ancillary to Employment Contracts," see 46 Ga. L. Rev. 1117 (2012).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Enforcement of covenants would be against Georgia law and public policy.    - Trial court did not err by refusing to enforce the forum selection and choice of law clauses requiring Texas law to govern an employment contract and by dismissing the complaint because a Texas court applying Texas law would enforce non-compete covenants that were unenforceable under applicable Georgia law and public policy. Lapolla Indus. v. Hess, 325 Ga. App. 256, 750 S.E.2d 467 (2013).    In a declaratory judgment action seeking a declaration as to the enforceability of non-compete clauses in an employment contract, the trial court properly granted the competitor judgment on the pleadings because the trial court correctly found that the pleadings showed that the lack of any limit on the scope of the restricted work or the solicitation of former customers were void and unenforceable under the non-severability rule as a matter of law. Lapolla Indus. v. Hess, 325 Ga. App. 256, 750 S.E.2d 467 (2013).    Trial court did not err in refusing to enforce a choice of law provision in the 2014 agreement containing restrictive covenants and by applying Georgia law rather than Delaware law because a choice of law provision would not be enforced if application of the clause contravened a strong public policy of Georgia; before the enactment of the restrictive covenants act, restrictive covenants in restraint of trade fell within that public policy exception if (1) at least one of the restrictive covenants violated Georgia public policy and (2) such a covenant would likely be enforced by the other state's court; and the act did not change the prior conclusion that unreasonable restrictive covenants were against Georgia public policy. Belt Power, LLC v. Reed, 354 Ga. App. 289, 840 S.E.2d 765 (2020).    Cited in Crump Ins. Servs. v. All Risks, Ltd., 315 Ga. App. 490, 727 S.E.2d 131 (2012).
GA Code § 13-8-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 4 - Restrictive Covenants in Contracts|§ 13-8-52. Application

  The provisions of this article shall be applicable only to contracts and agreements between or among:   Employers and employees;   Distributors and manufacturers;   Lessors and lessees;   Partnerships and partners;   Franchisors and franchisees;   Sellers and purchasers of a business or commercial enterprise; and   Two or more employers.     The provisions of this article shall not apply to any contract or agreement not described in subsection (a) of this Code section.     (Code 1981, §13-8-52, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 399, § 4/HB 30.)
GA Code § 13-8-55 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 13 - Contracts|Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally|Article 4 - Restrictive Covenants in Contracts|§ 13-8-55. Requirements of Person Seeking Enforcement of Covenants

 The person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant shall plead and prove the existence of one or more legitimate business interests justifying the restrictive covenant. If a person seeking enforcement of the restrictive covenant establishes by prima-facie evidence that the restraint is in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 13-8-53, then any person opposing enforcement has the burden of establishing that the contractually specified restraint does not comply with such requirements or that such covenant is unreasonable.    (Code 1981, §13-8-55, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 399, § 4/HB 30.)