If a manufacturer has established an informal dispute settlement procedure which substantially complies with Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703, or if the manufacturer participates in a consumer-industry appeals, arbitration, or mediation panel or board, whose decisions are binding on the manufacturer, the provisions of Section 56-28-40 concerning refunds or replacement do not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to those procedures or to the alternate procedure provided in Section 56-28-90.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 142, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 28 - Enforcement Of Motor Vehicle Express Warranties
Section 56-28-10. Definitions.
Section 56-28-30. Nonconformity with express warranties; notice required; repairs required.
Section 56-28-40. Replacement of motor vehicle; refund of purchase price.
Section 56-28-60. Informal dispute settlement procedures.
Section 56-28-70. Limitation of actions.
Section 56-28-80. Construction of chapter; reimbursement from dealer prohibited; exception.
Section 56-28-90. State arbitration board may be established.
Section 56-28-100. Repurchased vehicles not to be resold; exceptions.
Section 56-28-110. Notification to subsequent purchasers; penalties for failure to notify.