| 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. |