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SDCL § 37-5-16 — under FRANCHISES OF DEALERS IN VEHICLES, IMPLEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT.

SDCL § 37-5-16

Terms used in §§ 37-5-16 to 37-5-18 , inclusive, shall only be used for the purposes of §§ 37-5-16 to 37-5-18 , inclusive, and mean: (1) "Retailer of outdoor power equipment," a business that purchases outdoor power equipment for resale including: light industrial lawn and garden equipment, handheld lawn and garden equipment, snow removal equipment, and small engines and other power sources that operate such equipment; (2) "Manufacturer," a person who manufactures or assembles outdoor power equipment and sells outdoor power equipment directly or through a distributor to a retailer of outdoor power equipment and provides a warranty; (3) "Warranty," a commitment by a manufacturer to provide parts and labor for the outdoor power equipment they manufacture that is defective or needs adjustment or repair. Source: SL 2004, ch 255 , § 1.