HB1324

Virginia Farm Equipment Right to Repair Act; penalties, civil action.

The Farm Equipment Right to Repair Act mandates that original equipment manufacturers must provide documentation, parts, or tools necessary for diagnosing, maintaining, or repairing agricultural equipment to equipment owners. The act prohibits manufacturers from conditioning discounts, rebates, or incentives on the use of authorized repair providers and restricts charging fees beyond the actual costs of preparation and delivery. It also ensures that manufacturers cannot require owners or independent service providers to become authorized repair providers or impose unreasonable impediments.