Pennsylvania § 3596 - Waiver of liability.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3596 — Waiver of liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3596. Waiver of liability.
(a) General rule.--A purchaser of a new neighborhood electric vehicle in this Commonwealth shall execute a waiver and certify that the neighborhood electric vehicle was purchased with full knowledge of the potentially hazardous characteristics of such vehicles as detailed by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent or dealer.
(b) Manufacturer responsibility.--The waiver shall be prepared by the manufacturer and kept in the possession of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's agent or dealer of neighborhood electric vehicles. An executed copy shall be provided to the purchaser.
(c) Signing by purchaser.--The signing of the waiver by the purchaser shall serve to eliminate any liability of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's agent or dealer of neighborhood electric vehicles.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3596
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3596 cover?
Section 3596 ("Waiver of liability.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 3596?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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