LD 498
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LR 1329
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SUMMARY

 
This bill requires that franchisors of power equipment,
machinery and appliances reimburse franchisees at the
franchisees' retail rates for parts or labor supplied in
satisfaction of the franchisors' warranties. The bill also
requires that franchisors approve or disapprove franchisees'
reimbursement claims within 30 days of submission and pay
claims within 30 days of approval. Finally, the bill enables
franchisees who bring successful legal actions for
reimbursement to receive costs and legal fees and prohibits
certain agreements that would impair the franchisees' ability
to perform warranty work in a professional manner.


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