Section 10-1-235. Action by dealer against distributor for violation of article authorized; nature of relief; attorneys' fees

   (a) Any automotive gasoline dealer may bring an action against its automotive gasoline distributor for violation of this article in the superior court of the county where such distributor resides or, if the distributor is a corporation, in accordance with Title 14, to recover damages sustained by reason of any violation of this article, provided that the dealer shall show as a prerequisite to recovery under this Code section that he has:

   (1) Complied with the reasonable requirements of the marketing agreement; and

   (2) Has acted in good faith in carrying out the terms of the marketing agreement.

(b) The court may grant such equitable relief as is proper, including declaratory judgment and injunctive relief.

(c) Attorneys' fees shall be controlled by Code Section 13-6-11.

Ga. L. 1973, p. 438, § 5; Ga. L. 1978, p. 2249, § 7.