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MaineLD 1296132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements

Sponsored By: Cameron D. Reny (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Stronger warranty pay for Maine boat dealers

Beginning June 12, 2025, franchisors must pay franchisees for warranty parts and labor. For parts, they pay the full retail price the dealer charges. If the franchisor supplies the part, it must pay the difference between the dealer’s cost and full retail price, but not more than the labor reimbursement for that repair. For labor, they pay for the actual work at no less than the dealer’s normal retail labor rate, backed by the dealer’s records. To qualify, the dealer must post its non-warranty labor rate where customers can see it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cameron D. Reny

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Allison Hepler

    Democratic • House

  • Chip Curry

    Democratic • Senate

  • Henry L. Ingwersen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeffrey L. Timberlake

    Republican • Senate

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Tipping

    Democratic • Senate

  • Peter Wood

    Republican • House

  • Tiffany Strout

    Republican • House

  • Wayne Parry

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 284

    6/12/2025

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  4. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-245).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/4/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-245) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-245).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/25/2025House

  7. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    3/25/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (S-245), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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