| This bill requires that franchisors of power equipment, |
machinery and appliances reimburse franchisees at the |
franchisees' retail rates for parts or labor supplied in |
satisfaction of the franchisors' warranties. The bill also |
requires that franchisors approve or disapprove franchisees' |
reimbursement claims within 30 days of submission and pay |
claims within 30 days of approval. Finally, the bill enables |
franchisees who bring successful legal actions for |
reimbursement to receive costs and legal fees and prohibits |
certain agreements that would impair the franchisees' ability |
to perform warranty work in a professional manner. |