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title: O.C.G.A. § 10-1-627. Waiver of article void; voluntary releases valid.
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# O.C.G.A. § 10-1-627. Waiver of article void; voluntary releases valid.

No franchisor, nor any agent nor employee of a franchisor, shall use a written instrument, agreement, or waiver to attempt to nullify any of the provisions of this article and any such agreement, written instrument, or waiver shall be null and void. This Code section shall not prevent a dealer from voluntarily entering into a valid release agreement to resolve a specific claim, dispute, or action between the franchisor and the dealer or when separate and adequate consideration is offered and accepted, provided that the renewal of a franchise shall not by itself constitute separate and adequate consideration.

## History

Code 1981, § 10-1-627, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 988, § 5/HB 1072.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2010, p. 988, § 1/HB 1072, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “WHEREAS, the General Assembly desires to reaffirm the legislative findings and declarations set forth in Code Section 10-1-621 and to make changes to the Georgia Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act in an effort to promote the stability of franchised motor vehicle dealerships in this state, thereby maintaining necessary reliable services to the consuming public, maintaining full and fair competition among dealers in the public interest, and providing continued employment to the citizens of this state.”