This bill requires motor vehicle manufacturers to provide notice to consumers if their vehicle can only be repaired at a dealership and contains proprietary information. The notice must be securely affixed to the rear window on the passenger's side of the vehicle and clearly state the need for dealership repairs and list any vehicle parts that contain proprietary information. Violations of this requirement are considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices and can be enforced using existing remedies under RSA 358-A. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2025.
The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminable, as it may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs for the state, as well as county and local governments. The bill may also have an impact on revenue and expenditures at the county and local levels, but the exact impact cannot be determined. The bill has been reviewed by the Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association.