Ala. Code § 45-2-41.09: Relation to Other Laws; Rights of Transferees and Successors.

(a) This part applies to a new or existing dealership agreement for the sale or distribution of liquid goods within Baldwin County, Alabama. However, the provisions of this part shall not apply to those business relations, actions, transactions, dealerships, or franchises subject to the provisions of Title 28, Chapter 9; Title 8, Chapter 20; or Title 8, Chapter 21A.

(b) This part shall apply to a dealership agreement in existence on January 1, 2008, as well as any dealership agreement entered into or renewed after January 1, 2008.

(c) A transferee of a dealer that continues business as a dealer shall have the benefit of and be bound by all terms and conditions of the dealership agreement with the grantor in effect on the date of the transfer.

(d) A successor to a grantor that continues in business as a grantor shall be bound by all terms and conditions of each agreement of the grantor in effect on the date of succession.