§1801. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] 1. Customer. “Customer” means a person, including, but not limited to, an agent, who contracts with a repair facility […]
§1802. Maximum charge for repair 1. Written designation by customer. Before a repair facility begins repairing a customer’s motor vehicle, the customer may designate in writing a specific amount of charges for repair in excess of which the customer does not agree to be liable without further specific agreement, either oral or written. [PL […]
§1803. Inspection of parts Before demanding payment of any charge, a repair facility must allow a customer to inspect replaced parts and must return replaced parts to the customer on request unless the facility is required to return the parts to the manufacturer or distributor under a bona fide warranty or exchange arrangement. [PL […]
§1804. Used parts Unless the customer specifically agrees before installation of the part, a repair facility may not install a used, reconditioned or rebuilt part. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 […]
§1805. Notices 1. Form of notice. A repair facility must post the following notice in a place where it is reasonably likely to be seen by customers. The notice must be completed with information on charges and printed so that it is conspicuous and can be read by the average person. The following form […]
§1806. Fee prohibited A repair facility may not, directly or indirectly, charge a fee for performing an obligation or for exercising a right under this subchapter. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, […]
§1807. Unfair trade practice A repair facility’s failure to comply with this subchapter constitutes an unfair trade practice under Title 5, chapter 10. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
§1808. Waiver prohibited The duties imposed by and rights created under this subchapter may not be waived or otherwise modified. Any waiver or modification is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, […]
§1809. Savings clause This subchapter is in addition to and does not limit or replace other rights or procedures provided by statute or common law. [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 […]
