Mississippi § 75-77-4 - Prohibited activities of supplier.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-77-4 — Prohibited activities of supplier., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-77-4. Prohibited activities of supplier.
No supplier shall: Coerce any retailer to accept delivery of equipment, parts or accessories which the retailer has not ordered voluntarily, except as required by any applicable law, or unless parts or accessories are safety parts or accessories required by a supplier; Condition the sale of additional equipment to a retailer on a requirement that the retailer also purchase other goods or services, except that a supplier may require the retailer to purchase those parts reasonably necessary to maintain the quality of operation in the field of the equipment used in the trade area; Coerce a retailer into refusing to purchase equipment manufactured by another supplier; Terminate, cancel or fail to renew or substantially change the competitive circumstances of the retail agreement based on the results of a natural disaster, including a sustained drought or high unemployment in the dealership market area, labor dispute or other similar circumstances beyond the retailer’s control.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 75-77-4
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-77-4 cover?
Section 75-77-4 ("Prohibited activities of supplier.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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