LD 653
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Page 1 of 2 An Act To Clarify Warranty Practices between Manufacturers, Distributors and De... LD 653 Title Page
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LR 792
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SUMMARY

 
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 agreements that
would impair the franchisees' ability to perform warranty work in
a professional manner.


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