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MI HB4650
Bill
Status
5/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Dale Zorn
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AI Summary
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Requires original equipment manufacturers to make parts, tools, and documentation available to equipment owners and independent repair providers for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment sold or used in Michigan on fair and reasonable terms.
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Mandates manufacturers provide special parts, tools, and documentation needed to disable and reset electronic security locks or security-related functions during repair, potentially through a secure system.
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Requires manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation at equitable prices during warranty periods for equipment with a wholesale price of $100 or more, considering actual preparation and distribution costs, affordability, and distribution methods.
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Prohibits manufacturers from divulging trade secrets except as necessary to provide parts, tools, and documentation, and voids any contractual provisions that waive or limit a manufacturer's obligations under this act.
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Grants the attorney general authority to bring civil actions for damages or equitable relief for violations of the act.
Legislative Description
Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4651'23
Trade: fair trade practices
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/24/2023
5/25/2023