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- Referred to consumer protection
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BILL NUMBER:S2124
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to protecting the purchasers of defective computer equipment
Summary of provisions
This bill would add Article 16-A to the general business law, also titled the "Computer Lemon Law," which will require a written notice supplied to purchasers of computer equipment at time of sale or lease of such equipment, regarding purchasers' rights. This statement must be signed in acknowledgement by the purchaser, and must include the name and version number of all hardware and operating software purchased. The purchaser is entitled to effective repairs by the manufacturer for any nonconformity that arises, at no cost to the purchaser during a minimum coverage period of 24 months. Equipment must be repaired in a timely manner either on-site or off, but with shipping or related charges borne by the manufacturer.
Repairs must be guaranteed by the manufacturer for two years. If the repairs are ineffective the purchaser may return for further repair at no cost, or may be refunded by the manufacturer, or may receive a brand new computer/equipment of equal or greater value from the manufacturer. No computer device returned in accordance with this section may be resold in this state. A manufacturer who violates any provision of this article may be subject to civil action by the purchaser to recover damages not to exceed six-thousand dollars in addition to litigation fees and replacement of ineffective computer devices.
Justification
Marketing of computer equipment has expanded to the point where unscrupulous sale and leasing tactics have become common. The consumer should have formal, across-the-board protection in purchasing costly equipment, should there be nonconformity in the equipment once the purchaser takes possession.
Existing law
None.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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