South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 56, ch. 14 · 18 active provisions
As used in this chapter: (1) "Area of sales responsibility" means the geographical area, agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement, within which area the dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell the manufacturer's new recreational vehicles of a particular line make to th…
Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a recreational vehicle within this State shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of…
This chapter does not apply to park model trailers built to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard A119.5.
(A) Before engaging in business as a recreational vehicle dealer in this State, a person first must apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles for a license. Each license issued expires on the last day of the month thirty-six months from the date of issue, the "licensing period", and must be displayed prominently at the…
(A) Before a license as a recreational vehicle dealer is issued, an applicant shall file an application with the department and provide information the department may require including, but not limited to, the name and addresses of individuals who own or control ten percent or more of the interest in the business. (B)(…
No recreational vehicle dealer may be issued or allowed to maintain a recreational vehicle dealer's license unless: (1) The dealer maintains a bona fide place of business for selling or exchanging recreational vehicles, which must be the principal business conducted from the location. A bona fide place of business incl…
(A) Each recreational vehicle dealer must maintain complete records of each transaction under which a recreational vehicle is transferred for a period of not less than four years from the date of the transaction. The records must include the name and address of the person or persons from whom the recreational vehicle w…
The department may deny, suspend, or revoke an application or licensee for any reason prescribed in Section 56-15-350.
(A) 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/dealer agreement with a dealer signed by both parties. (B) The manufacturer shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to a dealer in the…
(A) A manufacturer, directly or through any authorized officer, agent, or employee, may terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a manufacturer/dealer agreement with good cause and the provisions contained in Section 56-14-110 do not apply. (B) The manufacturer has the burden of showing good cause for terminating, canceling…
(A) A dealer may terminate or cancel its manufacturer/dealer agreement with or without good cause by giving the manufacturer thirty day's written notice. If the termination or cancellation is for good cause, the notice must state all reasons for the proposed termination or cancellation and must further state that if, w…
(A) If the dealer terminates or cancels the manufacturer/dealer agreement for good cause and the manufacturer fails to cure the claimed deficiencies, the manufacturer shall, at the election of the dealer and within forty-five days after termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal, repurchase: (1) all new, untitled recreat…
(A) If a dealer desires to make a change in ownership by the sale of the business assets, stock transfer, or otherwise, the dealer shall give the manufacturer written notice at least fifteen business days before the closing, including all supporting documentation as may be reasonably required by the manufacturer to det…
(A) Each warrantor shall: (1) specify in writing each of its dealer obligations, if any, for preparation, delivery, and warranty service on its products; (2) compensate the dealer for warranty service required of the dealer by the warrantor; and (3) provide the dealer the schedule of compensation to be paid and the tim…
(A) Notwithstanding the terms of any manufacturer/dealer agreement, it is a violation of this chapter for: (1) a warrantor to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses or damages to the extent such losses or damages are caused by the negligence or wilful misconduct of the warrantor. A new recrea…
(A) Whenever a new recreational vehicle is damaged prior to transit to the dealer or is damaged in transit to the dealer and the carrier or means of transportation has been selected by the manufacturer, the dealer shall notify the manufacturer of the damage within the timeframe specified in the manufacturer/dealer agre…
(A) A manufacturer may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to: (1) purchase a product that the dealer did not order; (2) enter into an agreement with the manufacturer; or (3) enter into an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes to binding arbitration or otherwise waive rights or responsibilities…
(A) A dealer, manufacturer, 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 in…