37-5-17. Manufacturer of outdoor power equipment required to compensate retailer for warranty work--Amount of compensation.
Any manufacturer of outdoor power equipment that authorizes the retailer of outdoor power equipment selling such equipment to perform the warranty work shall include reasonable compensation for diagnostic work, as well as repair service, parts, and labor to the retailer. Time allowances for diagnostic and performance of warranty work and service shall be adequate for the work to be performed. The hourly labor rate paid to the retailer for warranty services may not be less than the rate charged by the retailer for like service to nonwarranty customers for nonwarranty service. Reimbursement for parts used in the performance of warranty repair may not be less than the amount paid by the retailer to acquire the parts plus a reasonable allowance for handling, which may not be less than thirty percent.
Source: SL 2004, ch 255, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 05 - Franchises Of Dealers In Vehicles, Implements And Equipment
Section 37-5-1 - Coercion of dealer to force unwanted purchases as misdemeanor.
Section 37-5-2 - Coercion of dealer to control sales or force expenditures as misdemeanor.
Section 37-5-3 - Unfair cancellation of dealer franchise as misdemeanor.
Section 37-5-4 - Civil liability for damages from violation.
Section 37-5-7 - Determination of prices to be paid to dealer on cancellation of contract.
Section 37-5-7.1 - Time for payment of costs and charges to dealer--Final statement of account.
Section 37-5-10 - Current unused complete farm implements, machinery or attachments defined.
Section 37-5-12 - Waiver of law void.
Section 37-5-12.1 - Dealer defined.
Section 37-5-12.2 - Merchandise defined.
Section 37-5-12.3 - Contract defined.
Section 37-5-13 - Definition of terms used in §§ 37-5-13 to 37-5-15.