§ 10-3-1301. Short Title

This part 13 shall be known and may be cited as the “Model Quality Replacement Parts Act”. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 450, § 1, effective July 1.

§ 10-3-1302. Legislative Declaration

The general assembly declares that the purpose of this article is to recognize the use of replacement automobile crash parts by requiring disclosure when any use is proposed of a nonoriginal equipment replacement crash part, and by requiring that the manufacturer of any such replacement crash part be adequately identified. Source: L. 89: Entire part […]

§ 10-3-1303. Definitions

As used in this part 13, unless the context otherwise requires: “Insurer” means every person engaged as principal, indemnitor, surety, or contractor in the business of making contracts of insurance, and any person authorized to represent an insurer with respect to a claim. “Nonoriginal equipment replacement crash part” means a replacement crash part which is […]

§ 10-3-1304. Identification of Parts

Any nonoriginal equipment replacement crash part supplied for use in this state shall have the name or trademark of the manufacturer affixed to or inscribed on it. Such name or trademark shall be placed so as to be visible after installation of the part whenever practicable. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 451, § […]

§ 10-3-1305. Disclosure

No insurer shall specify the use of nonoriginal equipment replacement crash parts in the repair of an insured’s motor vehicle without disclosing the intended use of such parts to the insured. In all instances where nonoriginal equipment replacement crash parts are intended for use by an insurer, the written estimate shall clearly identify each such […]

§ 10-3-1306. Unfair and Deceptive Acts

A violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this part 13 shall be an unfair method of competition and unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance subject to the provisions of part 11 of this article. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 451, § 1, effective July 1.

§ 10-3-1307. Liability

Nothing in this part 13 shall affect either rights, defenses, or liabilities of parties otherwise available at law regarding damages or injuries arising from the use of replacement crash parts. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 451, § 1, effective July 1.