Ohio § 1345.77
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1345.77, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1345.77.
(A) The attorney general shall adopt rules for the establishment and qualification of
an informal dispute resolution mechanism to provide for the resolution of warranty
disputes between the consumer and the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer. The mechanism shall be under the supervision of the division of consumer protection
of the office of the attorney general and shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements
for an informal dispute resolution mechanism as provided by the “Magnuson-Moss Warranty
Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act,” 88 Stat. 2183, 15 U.S.C.A. 2301 , and regulations adopted thereunder. (B) If a qualified informal dispute resolution mechanism exists and the consumer receives
timely notification, in writing, of the availability of the mechanism with a description
of its operation and effect, the cause of action under section 1345.75 of the Revised Code may not be asserted by the consumer until after the consumer has initially resorted
to the informal dispute resolution mechanism. If such a mechanism does not exist, if the consumer is dissatisfied with the decision
produced by the mechanism, or if the manufacturer, its agents, or its authorized dealer
fails to promptly fulfill the terms determined by the mechanism, the consumer may
assert a cause of action under section 1345.75 of the Revised Code . (C) Any violation of a rule adopted pursuant to division (A) of this section is an unfair
and deceptive act or practice as defined by section 1345.02 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1345.77
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1345.77 cover?
Section 1345.77 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1345.77?
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