§ 697. Definitions. Whenever used in this article: 1. “Consumer” means a New York resident who is the purchaser, lessee or transferee of farm equipment, other than for the purposes of resale. 2. “Farm equipment” means any self propelled farm equipment and implements of husbandry and the accessories and parts included in the sale or […]
§ 697-a. Warranty to consumers. 1. Every supplier of new farm equipment which is sold within or outside of this state shall provide a fair and reasonable warranty on all new farm equipment that shall be of no less duration than twelve months following the date of original delivery of the farm equipment to the […]
§ 697-b. Affirmative defenses. It shall be an affirmative defense to claim under this section that: (a) the nonconformity, defect or condition does not substantially impair the value, use or safety of the equipment; (b) the nonconformity, defect or condition is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the farm equipment; […]
§ 697-c. Cumulative remedies; prohibition against waiver. The warranty under this article shall be in addition to and not in derogation of all other rights and privileges which such consumer may have under any other law or instrument. Waiver of any rights by the buyer under this article shall be deemed contrary to public policy […]
§ 697-d. New farm equipment bill of rights. A supplier shall provide the following notice, entitled “New Farm Equipment Bill of Rights” along with a written copy of the provisions of this article, to its authorized dealers in this state, and the dealer shall provide such bill of rights to each consumer at the time […]
