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This bill establishes the Arkansas New Farm Machinery Quality Assurance Act. The key provisions include: 1. Defining key terms such as "authorized dealer," "farm machinery," "nonconformity," and "warranty." 2. Requiring sellers to provide consumers with a written statement explaining their rights and obligations under the Act at the time of purchase or lease. 3. Allowing consumers to seek repair of nonconformities during the 12-month or 600-hour "farm machinery quality assurance period," even if the issue arises after the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty. 4. Providing consumers the right to a refund or replacement if the manufacturer or dealer fails to repair the nonconformity after a reasonable number of attempts. 5. Establishing affirmative defenses for manufacturers and dealers, such as if the issue is not a substantial impairment or is due to abuse or unauthorized modification. 6. Allowing consumers to file civil actions to enforce the Act, with the ability to recover costs and attorney's fees. 7. Requiring consumers and manufacturers to attempt mediation before filing a lawsuit, unless the required disclosures were not provided.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019/2019R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=SB450