North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1102 — Defective Agricultural Equipment.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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66 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of House Bill 1102, two primary changes were made: the addition of language clarifying the definitions surrounding refunds for equipment nonconformity and the reinforcement of consumer rights regarding repair attempts. This update is important because it provides clearer guidelines on how refunds are calculated, ensuring consumers are fairly compensated for the use of faulty equipment. Additionally, by specifying that a reasonable number of repair attempts are presumed, it strengthens protections for consumers seeking warranty claims.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1102 Short Title:
1102 May 14, 2020 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40568-MHa-156 Short Title:
Representative Hardister.
Representatives Hardister and Corbin (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR CONSUMERS OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
Agriculture, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 14, 2020 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR CONSUMERS OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
(b) If the manufacturer or its authorized dealers do not conform the equipment to any applicable express written warranty by repairing or correcting any defect or condition which substantially impairs the use and market value of the equipment to the consumer after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer or its authorized dealer shall replace the equipment with comparable equipment acceptable to the consumer, charging the consumer only a reasonable allowance for prior use of the equipment by the consumer, or accept the return of the equipment from the consumer and refund to the consumer the cash purchase price, including sales tax, license fees, registration fees, and any similar governmental charges, less such a *DRH40568-MHa-156* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 reasonable allowance for prior use.
(b) If the manufacturer or its authorized dealers do not conform the equipment to any applicable express written warranty by repairing or correcting any defect or condition which substantially impairs the use and market value of the equipment to the consumer after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer or its authorized dealer shall replace the equipment with comparable equipment acceptable to the consumer, charging the consumer only a reasonable allowance for prior use of the equipment by the consumer, or accept the return of the equipment from the consumer and refund to the consumer the cash purchase price, including *H1102-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 sales tax, license fees, registration fees, and any similar governmental charges, less such a reasonable allowance for prior use.
The sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in funds is appropriated on a nonrecurring basis for the 2020-2021 fiscal year from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for consumer education and enforcement of this act.
The sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in funds is appropriated on a nonrecurring basis for the 2020-2021 fiscal year from the General Fund to the Page 2 House Bill 1102-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for consumer education and enforcement of this act.
Page 2 DRH40568-MHa-156 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 3.
SECTION 3.
DRH40568-MHa-156 Page 3
House Bill 1102-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Filed

  2. Passed 1st Reading

  3. Ref to the Com on Agriculture, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Hardister

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1102?
HB 1102 is sponsored by Hardister, Kevin Corbin (Republican), and Dante Pittman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1102?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1102?
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