HB 1155

Bill Subjects

Agriculture; Agricultural Commodities And Products Civil Law And Procedure; Liabilities, Damages, And Penalties State Elected Officials; Attorney General Trade Regulations; Consumer Credit And Consumer Protection (Including The Uniform Consumer Credit Code (Uccc)) Transportation; Equipment, Parts, And Repairs

Abstract

Requires a manufacturer of a piece of agricultural equipment that is sold in Indiana, subject to certain exceptions, to: (1) provide to an independent service provider or owner of the agricultural equipment any service documentation the manufacturer provides to its authorized service providers; and (2) make available for purchase, upon reasonable terms, any part or tool the manufacturer provides to its authorized service providers. Provides that a violation of the requirements is: (1) actionable by the attorney general; and (2) subject to the remedies and penalties that apply to a deceptive consumer sales practice.