10 §1161-A. Short title

§1161-A. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as “the Maine Lemon Law.”   [PL 2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 337, §4 (NEW).

10 §1161. Definitions

§1161. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).] 1.  Consumer.  “Consumer” means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, or the lessee, of a motor vehicle, any person to whom the motor vehicle is transferred during the […]

10 §1162. Scope; construction

§1162. Scope; construction 1.  Consumer rights.  Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).] 2.  Manufacturers, distributors, agents and dealers.  Nothing in this chapter in any way limits the rights or remedies of franchisees […]

10 §1163. Rights and duties

§1163. Rights and duties 1.  Repair of nonconformities.  If a motor vehicle does not conform to all express warranties, the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer shall make those repairs necessary to conform the vehicle to the express warranties if the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer during the […]

10 §1164. Affirmative defense

§1164. Affirmative defense It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:   [PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW).] 1.  Lack of impairment.  An alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, safety or value of the motor vehicle; or   [PL 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Abuse.  A nonconformity is the […]

10 §1165. Informal dispute settlement

§1165. Informal dispute settlement If a manufacturer has established an informal dispute settlement procedure which complies in all respects with the provisions of 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703, as from time to time amended, the provisions of section 1163, subsection 2, concerning refunds or replacement shall not apply to any consumer who has […]

10 §1166. Unfair or deceptive trade practice

§1166. Unfair or deceptive trade practice A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be considered prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 220, §6 (NEW).

10 §1167. Attorney’s fees

§1167. Attorney’s fees In the case of a consumer’s successful action to enforce any liability under this chapter, a court may award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in connection with the action.   [PL 1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 220, §7 (NEW).

10 §1168. New car leases

§1168. New car leases For the purposes of this chapter only, the following apply to leases of new motor vehicles.   [PL 1987, c. 359, §8 (NEW).] 1.  Warranties.  If express warranties are regularly furnished to purchasers of substantially the same kind of motor vehicles:   A. Those warranties are deemed to apply to the […]

10 §1169. State motor vehicle dispute arbitration and mediation

§1169. State motor vehicle dispute arbitration and mediation 1.  Neutral motor vehicle arbitration.  All manufacturers shall submit to state-certified motor vehicle arbitration if arbitration is requested by the consumer within 3 years from the date of original delivery to the consumer of a motor vehicle or within the term of the express warranties, whichever comes […]