American Samoa § 27.0703 - Statement of applicable warranties

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 27.0703 — Statement of applicable warranties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27.0703. Statement of applicable warranties

(a) Automobile dealers and retailers of major appliances worth over $150 at the time of sale must inform the consumer purchaser at the time of sale whether any warranties apply to the automobile or major appliance. If any warranty applies to such automobile or major appliance, the automobile dealer or retailer of major appliances must supply such warranty in writing to the consumer purchaser at the time of sale. If no warranty is applicable then that fact must be conspicuously displayed on the sales invoice. (b) Any allowable conditions imposed upon a consumer purchaser in order to make a claim under an applicable warranty must be stated in a conspicuous manner on the same form on which the warranty is provided. (c) The Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection shall enforce this law in any court of appropriate jurisdiction by seeking civil penalties or injunctive relief and any additional relief for the complainant under chapter 04, Title 27. (d) Civil penalties for violation of this section shall as follows: (1) first offense, $50: (2) second offense, $100; (3) third or more offenses, not less than $350 nor more than $500 for each offense.

Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 27.0703

What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 27.0703 cover?

Section 27.0703 ("Statement of applicable warranties") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite American Samoa § 27.0703?

A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 27.0703" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of American Samoa law?

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How does American Samoa § 27.0703 apply to my situation?

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