Affirmative defenses to civil action

It is an affirmative defense to any claim against the manufacturer under this chapter that: (1) An alleged nonconforming condition does not significantly impair the use, market value, or safety of the farm machinery; or (2) A nonconforming condition is a result of abuse, neglect, or any modification or alteration of farm machinery by a consumer that is not authorized by the manufacturer. Source: SL 2019, ch 178 , § 7.