Chapter 15. Regulation of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
Article 1. General Provisions
- S.C. Code § 56-15-10 Definitions
- S.C. Code § 56-15-20 Persons Subject to Chapter and Jurisdiction of Courts; Service of Process
- S.C. Code § 56-15-30 Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair Or Deceptive Acts Or Practices Declared Unlawful
- S.C. Code § 56-15-35 Consumer Data
- S.C. Code § 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 § 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 § 56-15-46 Notice of Intent to Establish Or Relocate Competing Dealership; Injunction
- S.C. Code § 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 § 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 § 56-15-60 Fulfillment of Warranty Agreements; Dealers' Claims For Compensation
- S.C. Code § 56-15-65 Requiring Change of Location Or Alteration of Dealership
- S.C. Code § 56-15-70 Certain Unreasonable Restrictions On Dealers Or Franchisees Unlawful
- S.C. Code § 56-15-75 Requiring Dealer to Refrain From Acquiring Another Line of New Motor Vehicles
- S.C. Code § 56-15-80 Agreements to Which Chapter Applies
- S.C. Code § 56-15-85 Electronic Sale of Vehicles
- S.C. Code § 56-15-90 Failure to Renew, Termination Or Restriction of Transfer of Franchise; Determining Reasonable Compensation For Value of Dealership Franchise
- S.C. Code § 56-15-95 Termination Or Cancellation of Franchise Or Selling Agreement; Determination of Due Cause
- S.C. Code § 56-15-96 Measurement of Dealership Performance; Burden of Proof
- S.C. Code § 56-15-98 Alteration of Area of Responsibility; Notice; Appeal and Injunction; Time For Performance
- S.C. Code § 56-15-100 Discounts, Refunds, and Other Inducements to Dealers
- S.C. Code § 56-15-110 Suits For Damages
- S.C. Code § 56-15-120 Limitation of Actions
- S.C. Code § 56-15-130 Contracts In Violation of Chapter Void
- S.C. Code § 56-15-140 Venue
Article 3. Dealer Or Wholesaler Licenses
- S.C. Code § 56-15-310 [Effective Until 1/1/2024] License Required; Term of License; Fee; Scope of License; Penalty For Violation
- S.C. Code § 56-15-310 [Effective 1/1/2024] License Required; Term of License; Fee; Scope of License; Penalty For Violation
- S.C. Code § 56-15-315 Off-Site Displays of Automobiles Or Trucks
- S.C. Code § 56-15-320 [Effective Until 1/1/2024] Application For License; Bond; Duties Upon Change of Circumstances and Termination of Business
- S.C. Code § 56-15-320 [Effective 1/1/2024] Application For License; Bond; Duties Upon Change of Circumstances and Termination of Business
- S.C. Code § 56-15-330 [Effective Until 1/1/2024] Facilities Required For Issuance of Dealer's License
- S.C. Code § 56-15-330 [Effective 1/1/2024] Facilities Required For Issuance of Dealer's License
- S.C. Code § 56-15-340 Records
- S.C. Code § 56-15-350 [Effective Until 1/1/2024] Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation of License; Grounds; Procedure
- S.C. Code § 56-15-350 [Effective 1/1/2024] Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation of License; Grounds; Procedure
Article 4. Nonfranchise Automobile Dealer Pre-Licensing
- S.C. Code § 56-15-410 Required Pre-Licensing Education Courses
- S.C. Code § 56-15-420 Promulgation of Regulations
- S.C. Code § 56-15-430 Applicability to Franchised Automobile Dealers Or Nonfranchised Dealers Owned and Operated By Franchised Dealers
- S.C. Code § 56-15-440 Applicability to Dealers Engaged Primarily In Motor Vehicle Salvage
- S.C. Code § 56-15-450 Applicability to Dealers Primarily Engaged In Rental of Motor Vehicles
Article 5. Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auctions
- S.C. Code § 56-15-510 Definitions
- S.C. Code § 56-15-520 Transfer of Title At Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction; Content of Reassignment of Title Or Bill of Sale
- S.C. Code § 56-15-530 Buying Or Selling Motor Vehicles In Name of Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction
- S.C. Code § 56-15-540 Dealers and Persons Required By Agency Or Law May Purchase Or Sell At Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction
- S.C. Code § 56-15-550 Sales Through Auction of Motor Vehicles Acquired Incident to Regular Business
- S.C. Code § 56-15-560 Application For License For Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction; Fee
- S.C. Code § 56-15-570 Surety Bond Required
- S.C. Code § 56-15-580 Change of Information On Application Must Be Reported
- S.C. Code § 56-15-590 Establishment and Retention of Records
- S.C. Code § 56-15-600 Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction License Plates