No. SB 386

AIManufacturers must repair defective farm equipment at no cost to the consumer upon receiving a defect report during the warranty period or the year after delivery.

AIIf the manufacturer fails to fix the defect after a reasonable number of attempts, it must replace the equipment or refund the full purchase price, including taxes and fees.

AIThe law presumes the manufacturer made a reasonable number of repair attempts if the same defect was repaired three or more times and persists.

AIThe presumption of reasonable attempts does not apply unless the manufacturer received prior direct written notification of the defect and an opportunity to cure it.

AIManufacturers may defeat a claim by proving the defect does not substantially impair use and market value, or that it resulted from abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications.

AIThe new chapter does not limit or impair consumer rights or remedies otherwise available under Chapter 681.

AIConsumers who suffer a loss due to a violation of the chapter may bring a civil action to enforce its provisions.

AIThe bill adds a specific statutory definition of farm equipment as power-drawn, power-driven, or self-propelled equipment used on a farm or to transport farm products.