New Mexico § 60-8A-8 - Franchises; violations
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-8A-8 — Franchises; violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-8A-8. Franchises; violations
A. The purpose of the provisions of Sections 60-8A-7 through 60-8A-11 NMSA 1978 is to provide an equal bargaining position between the parties and to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens by ensuring that there is an orderly and
fair distribution of alcoholic beverages in the state. B. It is a violation of Sections 60-8A-7 through 60-8A-11 NMSA 1978 for the supplier, directly or through any officer, agent or employee, to fail to
act in good faith in performing or complying with any terms, provisions or conditions
of the franchise, or in terminating, canceling or not renewing a franchise with a
wholesaler, unless such termination, cancellation or failure to renew is done in good
faith and for good cause. Good cause shall not include supplier mergers or acquisitions or consolidation of
brands with one wholesaler. C. If more than one franchise for the same brand or brands of alcoholic beverages
is originally granted to different wholesalers in this state, it is a violation of Sections 60-8A-7 through 60-8A-11 NMSA 1978 for any supplier to discriminate in any of the terms, provisions and conditions of
the franchise between the wholesalers. It is not the purpose of this section to allow suppliers to unilaterally and without
good cause or in violation of the contract change the terms of an existing franchise
or exclusive distribution agreement by authorizing the transfer of brands to another
wholesaler in violation of this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 60-8A-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-8A-8 cover?
Section 60-8A-8 ("Franchises; violations") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 60-8A-8?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 60-8A-8 apply to my situation?
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