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SECTION 697-B

Affirmative defenses

General Business (GBS) CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 33-B

§ 697-b. Affirmative defenses. It shall be an affirmative defense to
claim under this section that: (a) the nonconformity, defect or
condition does not substantially impair the value, use or safety of the
equipment; (b) the nonconformity, defect or condition is the result of
abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the farm
equipment; (c) a claim by the consumer was not filed in a timely manner;
or (d) any other affirmative defense allowed by law.