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ID S1359

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors must repurchase unused farm equipment and parts from retailers at 100% of net cost within 36 months of contract termination, including transportation charges.

  • Demonstration or rental equipment repurchased must reflect depreciation from the original net cost, with a reasonable downward adjustment for demonstration or rental activity.

  • Wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors must repurchase data processing hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment required by them within 5 years at original net cost less 20% per year depreciation.

  • Repair parts and manuals must be repurchased at 100% of current net prices, plus 5% handling fee, with manuals purchased in the prior 6 years at full cost and those in years 7-12 at 50% cost, if in complete and readable condition.

  • Specialized repair tools in new, unused condition applicable to current products are repurchased at 100% of original net cost; all other repair tools in complete and usable condition are repurchased at original cost less 20% annual depreciation, with a minimum of 50% of original purchase price.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions associated with the repurchase of certain equipment from retailers by wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors and to revise provisions regarding sums to be paid for repurchase; and to provide for the purchase price of repair tools in complete and usable condition.

FARM IMPLEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/28/16 Session Law Chapter 213 Effective: 07/01/2016

3/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Business3/7/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/25/2016

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