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Home » US Law » 2022 Code of Alabama » Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection. » Chapter 39 - New Assistive Device Warranty Act.

Section 8-39-1 – Short Title.

Section 8-39-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the New Assistive Devices Warranty Act. (Act 2018-448, §1.)

Section 8-39-2 – Definitions.

Section 8-39-2 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ASSISTIVE DEVICE. a. Any device, that costs five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more, including a demonstrator that a consumer purchases or accepts transfer of in this state which is used for a major life activity. The term is […]

Section 8-39-3 – Reporting and Repair of Assistive Device With a Noncomformity.

Section 8-39-3 Reporting and repair of assistive device with a noncomformity. (a) If an assistive device covered by an applicable express warranty exhibits a nonconformity, the consumer or the agency shall do both of the following: (1) Report the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the assistive device lessor, or any of the authorized assistive device dealers […]

Section 8-39-4 – Refund or Replacement for Assistive Device With a Non Comformity.

Section 8-39-4 Refund or replacement for assistive device with a non comformity. (a) If the manufacturer, dealer, or lessor either refuses to accept a device that a consumer makes available for repairs or makes a reasonable attempt to repair, but the nonconformity is not actually repaired, the manufacturer shall be required to provide a refund […]

Section 8-39-5 – Applicability of Chapter.

Section 8-39-5 Applicability of chapter. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) Disposable assistive devices with a useful life of one year or less. (2) Batteries or nonfunctional accessories. (3) Assistive devices dispensed, sold, injected, or implanted by a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or any individual working with or for […]

Section 8-39-6 – Rights and Remedies of Consumer.

Section 8-39-6 Rights and remedies of consumer. (a) This chapter shall not limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law. (b) Any waiver of rights by a consumer under this chapter shall be void. (c) In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover any […]