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8-21C-10
Section 8-21C-10 Coercion prohibited. (a) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt
to coerce a dealer to do any of the following: (1) Purchase a product that the dealer did
not order. (2) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor. (3) Enter into
an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes to binding arbitration or otherwise
waive rights or responsibilities provided under this chapter. (b) As used in this section,
the term coerce includes, but is not limited to, threatening to terminate, cancel, or not
renew a manufacturer and dealer agreement without good cause or threatening to withhold product
lines the dealer is entitled to purchase pursuant to the manufacturer and dealer agreement
or delay product delivery as an inducement to amending the manufacturer and dealer agreement.
(Act 2011-636, p. 1529, ยง10.)...
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8-20-4
Section 8-20-4 Unfair and deceptive trade practices. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions,
or conditions of any dealer agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver,
prior to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of any dealer agreement or franchise,
the following acts or conduct shall constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices: (1) For
any manufacturer, factory branch, factory representative, distributor, or wholesaler, distributor
branch, or distributor representative to coerce or attempt to coerce any motor vehicle dealer
to do any of the following: a. To accept, buy, or order any motor vehicle or vehicles, appliances,
equipment, parts, or accessories therefor, or any other commodity or commodities or service
or services which such motor vehicle dealer has not voluntarily ordered or requested except
items required by applicable local, state, or federal law; or to require a motor vehicle dealer
to accept, buy, order, or purchase such items in order to...
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8-21C-6
Section 8-21C-6 Change of dealer ownership. (a) If a dealer desires to make a change in ownership
by the sale of the business assets, a stock transfer, or otherwise, the dealer shall give
the manufacturer or distributor written notice at least 15 business days before the closing,
including all supporting documentation as may be reasonably required by the manufacturer or
distributor to determine if an objection to the sale may be made. In the absence of a breach
by the selling dealer of its dealer agreement or this chapter, the manufacturer or distributor
may not object to the proposed change in ownership unless any of the following circumstances
is present: (1) The prospective transferee has previously been terminated by the manufacturer
or distributor for breach of its dealer agreement. (2) The prospective transferee has been
convicted of a felony or any crime of fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude. (3) The prospective
transferee lacks any license required by law. (4) The prospective...
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8-20-3
Section 8-20-3 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning: (1) COERCE. The failure to act in good faith in performing
or complying with any term or provision of the franchise or dealer agreement, except that
recommendation, persuasion, urging, or argument shall not be deemed to constitute a lack of
good faith. (2) DEALER AGREEMENT or FRANCHISE. The written contract between any new motor
vehicle manufacturer and any new motor vehicle dealer which purports to fix the legal rights
and liabilities of the parties to such agreement or contract, and pursuant to which the dealer
purchases and resells the franchise product or leases or rents the dealership premises. (3)
DISTRIBUTOR or WHOLESALER. A person, whether a resident or a nonresident, other than a manufacturer,
who sells or distributes motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers or who...
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8-21A-3
Section 8-21A-3 Violations by suppliers generally. It shall be a violation of this chapter
for a supplier to do any of the following: (1) To coerce, compel, or require any dealer to
order or accept delivery of any equipment or parts with special features or accessories not
included in the base list price of such equipment as publicly advertised by the supplier which
the dealer has not voluntarily ordered. (2) To coerce, compel, or require any dealer to enter
into any agreement, whether written or oral, as a supplement to an existing dealer agreement
with such supplier unless such supplemental agreement is imposed on all other dealers in the
state doing business with that same supplier. (3) To discriminate in the delivery of equipment
to any dealer in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of the equipment
dealer's order, if the equipment covered by the dealer agreement was specifically represented
by the supplier to be available for immediate delivery....
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8-19-5
Section 8-19-5 Unlawful trade practices. The following deceptive acts or practices in the conduct
of any trade or commerce are hereby declared to be unlawful: (1) Passing off goods or services
as those of another, provided that this section shall not prohibit the private labeling of
goods or services. (2) Causing confusion or misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship,
approval, or certification of goods or services. (3) Causing confusion or misunderstanding
as to the affiliation, connection, or association with, or certification by another, provided
that this section shall not prohibit the private labeling of goods or services. (4) Using
deceptive representations or designations of geographic origin in connection with goods or
services. (5) Representing that goods or services have sponsorship, approval, characteristics,
ingredients, uses, benefits, or qualities that they do not have or that a person has sponsorship,
approval, status, affiliation, or connection that he or she does...
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40-23-1
Section 40-23-1 Definitions; transactions considered or not considered sales. (a) For the purpose
of this division, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this
section: (1) PERSON or COMPANY. Used interchangeably, includes any individual, firm, copartnership,
association, corporation, receiver, trustee, or any other group or combination acting as a
unit and the plural as well as the singular number, unless the intention to give a more limited
meaning is disclosed by the context. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue of the State
of Alabama. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Revenue of the State of Alabama. (4) TAX
YEAR or TAXABLE YEAR. The calendar year. (5) SALE or SALES. Installment and credit sales and
the exchange of properties as well as the sale thereof for money, every closed transaction
constituting a sale. Provided, however, a transaction shall not be closed or a sale completed
until the time and place when and where title is transferred by...
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8-21C-3
Section 8-21C-3 Manufacturer and dealer agreement - Required for sales by manufacturer or distributor.
(a)(1) After September 30, 2011, a manufacturer or distributor may not sell a recreational
vehicle in this state to or through a dealer without having first entered into a manufacturer
and dealer agreement with the dealer which has been signed by both parties. (2) A dealer may
not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state without having first entered into a manufacturer
and dealer agreement with a manufacturer or distributor which has been signed by both parties.
(b) The manufacturer or distributor shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively
assigned to a dealer in the manufacturer and dealer agreement. Except as provided in subsection
(c), the manufacturer or distributor may not review or change the area of sales responsibility
without the consent of both parties or contract with another dealer for the sale of the same
line-make in the designated area until at...
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8-21C-11
Section 8-21C-11 Civil action for damages. (a) A dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor
injured by another party's violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in circuit court
to recover actual damages. The court shall award attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing
party in such an action. Venue for any civil action authorized by this section shall be exclusively
in the county in which the dealer's business is located. In an action involving more than
one dealer, venue may be in any county in which any dealer that is party to the action is
located. (b)(1) Prior to bringing suit under this section, the party bringing suit for an
alleged violation shall serve a written demand for mediation upon the offending party. a.
The demand for mediation shall be served upon the other party via certified mail at the address
stated within the manufacturer and dealer agreement between the parties. b. The demand for
mediation shall contain a brief statement of the dispute and the...
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8-21C-2
Section 8-21C-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following
meanings: (1) AREA OF SALES RESPONSIBILITY. The geographical area, agreed to by the dealer
and the manufacturer or the distributor or in the manufacturer and dealer agreement, within
which the dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell new recreational vehicles of a
particular line-make of the manufacturer or distributor to the retail public. (2) CAMPING
TRAILER. A vehicular unit that is mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial
side walls that fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite to provide temporary
living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. (3) DEALER. Any person, firm, corporation,
or business engaged in the business of selling recreational vehicles to the general public
and that maintains a permanent business establishment including a service and repair facility
which offers mechanical services for the recreational...
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