VT H0161

Original equipment manufacturers of agricultural, electronic, and forestry equipment must make parts, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and owners on the same terms offered to authorized repair providers

Manufacturers cannot impose unreasonable costs or burdens on independent repairers, including requiring them to become authorized providers or mandating parts be registered/paired with manufacturer approval before use

Motor vehicles, motor vehicle dealers, and medical devices regulated by federal law are excluded from the requirements

Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices, with enforcement authority granted to the Vermont Attorney General

Effective date: January 1, 2026