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General Provisions

S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-10— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-20— Persons subject to chapter and jurisdiction of courts; service of process
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-30— Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices declared unlawful
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-35— Consumer data
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-40— Specific acts deemed unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices; Office of Administrator; appointment of personnel; enforcement; financial services company
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-45— Ownership, operation or control of competing dealerships by manufacturer or franchisor; unfair competition against franchisee; preferential treatment defined; sales or leases to federal government or employees; sales of leased vehicles; manufacturer's e-commerce websites
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-46— Notice of intent to establish or relocate competing dealership; injunction
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-47— Designation of successor to the dealership in the event of death or incapacity of motor vehicle dealer; requirements; burden of proof
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-50— Manufacturers shall specify delivery and preparation obligations of dealers; filing of copy of obligations and schedule of compensation; indemnification
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-60— Fulfillment of warranty agreements; dealers' claims for compensation
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-65— Requiring change of location or alteration of dealership
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-70— Certain unreasonable restrictions on dealers or franchisees unlawful
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-75— Requiring dealer to refrain from acquiring another line of new motor vehicles
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-80— Agreements to which chapter applies
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-85— Electronic sale of vehicles
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-90— Failure to renew, termination or restriction of transfer of franchise; determining reasonable compensation for value of dealership franchise
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-95— Termination or cancellation of franchise or selling agreement; determination of due cause
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-96— Measurement of dealership performance; burden of proof
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-98— Alteration of area of responsibility; notice; appeal and injunction; time for performance
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-100— Discounts, refunds, and other inducements to dealers
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-110— Suits for damages
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-120— Limitation of actions
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-130— Contracts in violation of chapter void
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-15-140— Venue