(a) This part applies to a new or existing dealership agreement for the sale or distribution of liquid goods within Mobile County, Alabama. However, the provisions of this part shall not apply to those business relations, actions, transactions, dealerships, or franchises subject to Chapter 20 of Title 8, Chapter 21A of Title 8, or Chapter 9 of Title 28.(b) This part shall apply to a dealership agreement in existence on January 1, 2008, as well as any dealership agreement entered into or renewed after January 1, 2008.(c) A transferee of a dealer that continues business as a dealer shall have the benefit of and be bound by all terms and conditions of the dealership agreement with the grantor in effect on the date of the transfer.(d) A successor to a grantor that continues in business as a grantor shall be bound by all terms and conditions of each agreement of the grantor in effect on the date of succession.(Act 2008-461, p. 894, § 10.)
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