During the effective period of a franchise, the distributor shall maintain adequate physical facilities and personnel so that the product or brands of the manufacturer are at all times properly represented in the sales area of the distributor, the reputation and trade name of the manufacturer are protected, and the general public receives adequate servicing of the products or brands of the manufacturer. The distributor shall at all times act in good faith.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1333.86
Distributor to maintain adequate physical facilities and personnel
Known as the Uniform Trade Secrets Act
The act spans §§ 1333–1333 (67 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 803 F. Supp. 2d 765 - Beverage Distributors, Inc. v. Miller Brewing Co. (2011)
Most recently applied in 803 F. Supp. 2d 765 - Beverage Distributors, Inc. v. Miller Brewing Co. (March 2011)
Effective: July 26, 1974; Latest Legislation: House Bill 857 - 110th General Assembly
Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.