Minnesota HF970 requires original equipment manufacturers to facilitate the repair of farm equipment by providing documentation, parts, and tools to.

Minnesota HF970 mandates that original equipment manufacturers must provide documentation, parts, and tools for the repair of farm equipment to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms. These items must be made available within 60 days of the first sale of the equipment in Minnesota. The bill prohibits manufacturers from imposing substantial obligations or restrictions on the use of provided tools, software, or documentation. It also prevents manufacturers from requiring owners or independent repair providers to become authorized repair providers.

Minnesota HF970 requires original equipment manufacturers to facilitate the repair of farm equipment by providing documentation, parts, and tools to.

Minnesota HF970 mandates that original equipment manufacturers must provide documentation, parts, and tools for the repair of farm equipment to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms. These items must be made available within 60 days of the first sale of the equipment in Minnesota. The bill prohibits manufacturers from imposing substantial obligations or restrictions on the use of provided tools, software, or documentation. It also prevents manufacturers from requiring owners or independent repair providers to become authorized repair providers.