Civ. Code, § 83 · Part 2.9. CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW
Civ. Code, § 83
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On or after January 1, 1981, no grantor, directly or indirectly, shall refuse to grant a dealership to any person because of any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2008.
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