(a) As used in this Code section, the term "tobacco contract" means
any contract between a tobacco company and a tobacco grower under
which the tobacco company contracts to purchase tobacco to be grown
by the tobacco grower other than at a tobacco auction. (b) No tobacco contract for the purchase of tobacco grown in this
state shall be valid or binding unless: (1) The tobacco grower is given the opportunity to have the
proposed tobacco contract reviewed outside the business premises
of the tobacco company or its agents by an attorney or adviser of
the tobacco grower's choosing prior to execution; (2) The tobacco contract is written in plain English; and (3) The tobacco contract quotes the provisions of subsection (c)
of this Code section. (c)(1) The tobacco grower shall have a right to cancel a tobacco
contract until 12:00 Midnight of the third business day after the
day on which the tobacco grower signs the contract. (2) Notice of cancellation under this subsection shall be given to
the tobacco company at the place of business as set forth in the
tobacco contract by certified mail or statutory overnight
delivery, return receipt requested, which shall be posted not
later than 12:00 Midnight on the third business day following
execution of the tobacco contract. (3) In the event of cancellation pursuant to this subsection, the
tobacco grower shall refund to the tobacco company within ten days
after the cancellation any consideration received by the tobacco
grower from the tobacco company under the tobacco contract. (4) Notice of cancellation given by the tobacco grower need not
take any particular form and, however expressed, is effective if
it indicates the intention of the tobacco grower not to be bound
by the tobacco contract. |