Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary source of commercial law in the US, particularly Article 2 (Sales) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions), governing title transfer and security interests in buy-back agreements
State-Specific Contract Laws: Individual state laws governing contract formation, enforcement, statute of limitations, and state-specific modifications to the UCC
Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Federal regulations governing fair trade practices, consumer protection rules, and disclosure requirements applicable to buy-back agreements
Securities Laws: Securities Exchange Act and SEC regulations that may apply if the buy-back agreement involves securities or security-like instruments
Bankruptcy Code: Federal laws affecting buy-back obligations, creditor rights, and priorities in case of bankruptcy scenarios
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act provisions governing competition and preventing price fixing in buy-back arrangements
Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code provisions and state tax laws governing the tax treatment and implications of buy-back transactions
Consumer Protection Laws: State and federal consumer protection statutes, warranty laws, and disclosure requirements applicable to consumer-facing buy-back agreements
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act: Laws governing electronic transactions and digital signatures in buy-back agreements executed electronically
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations that may apply depending on the industry or type of goods/services involved in the buy-back agreement
