The Rural Voice, 1991-06, Page 19parts cannot cost more than the manu-
facturer's suggested list price, but a
service charge may be added to the
price. If the dealer and distributor are
unable to supply repair parts, the
distributor must provide a satisfactory
substitute farm implement or pay one
half of the normal rental rate for a
similar implement to the consumer.
If the implement is shown to be de-
fective and fails to perform to the ma-
nufacturer's specifications within 12
months following delivery during the
first 10 days or 100 hours of actual
use, the dealer or distributor must at-
tempt, within four working days of ob-
taining notice, to make the implement
perform or provide a substitute. If,
after two weeks, the implement still
does not meet the manufacturer's spe-
cifications, the distributor must re-
place the implement or the dealer must
refund the purchaser. Any trade-in
will be retumed or fair market value
for the trade-in will be given to the
consumer.
Under the Act, the Ontario Farm
Implements Board can enquire into
and resolve disputes with respect to
any matter arising under the Act. The
Board can investigate claims regard-
ing charges by dealers for repairs and
can make orders to ensure that there is
compliance with any of its decisions.
Further, the Board can, on the request
of any party, appoint a mediator to
resolve a dispute. The Board has the
power to ensure compliance with pre-
scribed safety standards for farm
implement performance and that any
safety information be given to purcha-
sers. In addition, the Board has the
power to conduct research related to
farm implement design, construction,
performance and safety, and to work
with manufacturers to encourage
standardization and improvement in
farm implements in Ontario.0
Agrilaw is a syndicated column pro-
duced by Cohen, Melnitzer, a full service
London law firm. Marlene McGrath, an
associate lawyer, specializes in corporate
and commercial law, wills and estate plan-
ning. Agrilaw is intended to provide infor-
mation to farmers on subjects of interest
and importance. The opinions expressed
are not intended as legal advice. Before
acting on any information contained in
Agrilaw, readers should obtain legal
advice with respect to their own particular
circumstances.
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