61-4-518. Arbitration -- role of department of justice -- expert. (1) The department shall investigate, gather, and organize all information necessary for a fair and timely decision in each dispute. The department may, on behalf of the arbitrator, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, and records relevant to the dispute.
(2) If requested by the arbitrator, the department may forward a copy of all written testimony and documentary evidence to an independent technical expert certified by the national institute of automotive excellence. The expert may review the material and be available to advise and consult with the arbitrator. The expert, at the arbitrator's request, may be present whenever oral testimony is presented.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 744, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 201, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 360, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 280, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Sales and Distribution of Motor Vehicles
Part 5. New Motor Vehicle Warranties -- Remedies
61-4-502. Notice -- warranty enforceable after warranty period -- when
61-4-503. Replacement for nonconformity to warranty
61-4-504. Reasonable number of attempts -- presumption
61-4-505. Dealer exemption -- liability to manufacturer
61-4-506. Provisions nonexclusive -- applicability of U.C.C. -- defenses
61-4-507. Exhaustion of remedies under federal law
61-4-508. through 61-4-510 reserved
61-4-511. Manufacturer's dispute settlement procedure -- certification -- prohibited contents
61-4-512. Annual audit -- revocation or suspension of certification
61-4-513. and 61-4-514 reserved
61-4-515. Arbitration procedure
61-4-516. Selection of arbitrator
61-4-517. Implementation of arbitration
61-4-518. Arbitration -- role of department of justice -- expert
61-4-519. Action by arbitrator -- decision
61-4-520. Nonconforming procedure -- arbitration de novo
61-4-521. through 61-4-524 reserved
61-4-525. Notice on resale of replaced motor vehicle