16-1401. Purpose.
16-1401
16-1401. 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 lawn and garden equipment. The retail
distribution of lawn and garden 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 lawn and garden equipment
suppliers.
History: L. 1992, ch. 40, § 1; April 16.