Section 57-27-1 – Short title.

This act [57-27-1 to 57-27-5 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Assistive Device Lemon Law”. History: Laws 1998, ch. 29, § 1.

Section 57-27-2 – Definitions.

As used in the Assistive Device Lemon Law: A. “assistive device” means manual wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, motorized scooters and motorized wheelchair lifts that allow access to motor vehicles; hearing aids, telephone communication devices for the deaf, assistive listening devices and other aids that enhance a person’s ability to hear; and voice-synthesized or voice-activated computer software, […]

Section 57-27-3 – Obligations and interests.

A. A manufacturer who sells an assistive device to a consumer, either directly or through a dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express warranty for the assistive device. The duration of the express warranty shall be not less than one year after first delivery of the assistive device to the consumer. In the absence […]

Section 57-27-4 – Attorney general rules; arbitration.

The attorney general may adopt and promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Assistive Device Lemon Law, including rules concerning arbitration of disputes arising from nonconforming assistive devices and failures to comply with the Assistive Device Lemon Law. History: Laws 1998, ch. 29, § 4.

Section 57-27-5 – Consumer rights; actions; treble damages.

A. This section shall not be construed to limit rights and remedies available to a consumer under any other law. B. In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover actual damages or the sum of one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater. Where the trier of fact finds […]