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Civ. Code, § 84 · Part 2.9. CALIFORNIA FAIR DEALERSHIP LAW

Civ. Code, § 84

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

On or after January 1, 1981, no grantor, directly or indirectly, may terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew a dealership agreement with a dealer 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. 12. Effective January 1, 2008.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=84.
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