16-1301. Purpose.
16-1301
16-1301. Purpose.
The purpose of this act is to prevent arbitrary or abusive
conduct and to preserve and enhance the reasonable expectations for success in
the business of distributing outdoor power equipment. The retail distribution
of outdoor power equipment, as defined in this act, utilizing independent
retail businesses operating under agreements with suppliers, vitally affects
the general economy of the state, public interest, and public welfare, and it
is necessary to regulate the business relations between the independent
retailers and the outdoor power equipment suppliers.
History: L. 1991, ch. 67, § 1; April 25.