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CT SB00253

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

General Law Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Suppliers must approve or disapprove warranty claims within 30 days of receipt, with claims deemed approved if not disapproved in writing by day 30
  • Suppliers must pay approved warranty claims within 30 days, compensating dealers the current net price plus 18 percent for parts and the posted hourly labor rate for service work
  • Hourly labor rates must be reasonable compared to other same-brand dealers of similar size in the geographic vicinity
  • Suppliers cannot deny claims or charge them back based solely on clerical errors, administrative technicalities, or claim processing procedure failures without giving dealers 30 days to resubmit
  • Act becomes effective January 1, 2021

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Fair Reimbursement To Retail Dealers Of Power Equipment.

Last Action

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

General Law2/26/2020

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