(a) In the event of the death of the retailer or the majority stockholder of a corporation operating as a retailer, the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor shall, at the option of the heir or heirs, repurchase the inventory from the heir or heirs of the retailer or majority stockholder as if the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor had terminated the contract. The heir or heirs shall have one (1) year from the date of the death of the retailer or majority stockholder to exercise their options under this subchapter.
(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall require the repurchase of any inventory if the heir or heirs and the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor enter into a new contract to operate the retail dealership.