Maine § 10 §1164 Affirmative defense

Maine Statutes

§ 10 §1164 — Affirmative defense

Maine § 10 §1164

Title 10COMMERCE AND TRADE

Part 3REGULATION OF TRADE

Ch. 203-AMANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 10 §1164 (2026).

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It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:

1.Lack of impairment. An alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, safety or value of the motor vehicle; or

2.Abuse. A nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of a motor vehicle by anyone other than the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers since delivery to the consumer.

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It is an affirmative defense to any claim under this chapter that:
1.
Lack of impairment.
An alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, safety or value of the motor vehicle; or
2.
Abuse.
A nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of a motor vehicle by anyone other than the manufacturer, its agents or authorized dealers since delivery to the consumer.