Michigan SB0302 establishes the Agricultural Equipment Repair Act, ensuring fair access to parts, tools, and documentation for agricultural equipment.

Michigan SB0302, the Agricultural Equipment Repair Act, mandates that original equipment manufacturers provide independent repair providers and owners with necessary parts, tools, and documentation for diagnosing, maintaining, or repairing agricultural equipment. This includes software, hardware, and documentation, provided at fair and reasonable costs and terms. The act prohibits unreasonable impediments to accessing software and allows additional fees for services like training or installation assistance. Violations can result in civil fines of up to $25,000 per violation.

Michigan SB0302 establishes the Agricultural Equipment Repair Act, ensuring fair access to parts, tools, and documentation for agricultural equipment.

Michigan SB0302, the Agricultural Equipment Repair Act, mandates that original equipment manufacturers provide independent repair providers and owners with necessary parts, tools, and documentation for diagnosing, maintaining, or repairing agricultural equipment. This includes software, hardware, and documentation, provided at fair and reasonable costs and terms. The act prohibits unreasonable impediments to accessing software and allows additional fees for services like training or installation assistance. Violations can result in civil fines of up to $25,000 per violation.