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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 46A. West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act » Article 6E. Consumer Protection -- Assistive Devices

§46A-6E-1. Definitions

(a) "Assistive device" means any device enabling a person with a disability to communicate, see, hear or maneuver, which a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in this state. This definition includes a demonstrator. Examples of assistive devices include, but are not limited to, manual and motorized wheelchairs, motorized scooters, hearing aids, telephone communication devices […]

§46A-6E-3. Warranty Remedies; Procedures for Obtaining Remedies

(a) Repair. — If a new assistive device does not conform to an express or implied warranty and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the assistive device lessor, or a manufacturer's authorized assistive device dealer and makes the assistive device available for repair on or before one year after return delivery of the […]

§46A-6E-4. Lease Enforcement

No person may enforce the lease of an assistive device against the consumer after the consumer receives a refund pursuant to section three of this article.

§46A-6E-5. Disclosure Upon Further Sale or Lease

No assistive device returned by a consumer or assistive device lessor in this state, or by a consumer or assistive device lessor in another state under a similar law of that state, may be sold or leased again in this state unless full disclosure of the reasons for return is made to any prospective buyer […]

§46A-6E-6. Arbitration

(a) Each consumer shall have the option of submitting any dispute arising under this section upon the payment of a prescribed filing fee to an alternate arbitration mechanism established by the Attorney General. Upon application of the consumer and payment of the filing fee, all manufacturers shall submit to such alternate arbitration. (b) Such alternate […]