Maine Statutes
§ 10 §1164 — Affirmative defense
Maine·Title 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE·Part 3 REGULATION OF TRADE·Ch. 203-A MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES ON MOTOR VEHICLES
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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Legislative History
PL 1983, c. 145 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 220, §4 (AMD).
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