Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1296: An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements
Status: Signed into law, June 12, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements Emergency preamble.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, approximately 80% of watercraft sold in Maine are equipped with an outboard motor; and Whereas, the outboard motor manufacturer industry has recently been consolidated to primarily 2 companies that share the market; and Whereas, warranty repairs currently performed on watercraft are reimbursed with a flat rate for the labor performed based upon a manufacturer's estimate of the repair duration, which is not fitting for the marine industry; and Whereas, the upcoming summer months generally correlate with an increase in watercraft warranty repairs; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1197, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 631, is amended to satisfaction of warranty. If a franchisor requires or permits a franchisee to perform labor or provide parts to satisfy a warranty created by the franchisor, the franchisor shall properly and promptly fulfill its warranty obligations and: A. Reimburse the franchisee at the retail rate customarily charged …
Sponsors
- Cameron Reny (D, 13) · primary sponsor
- Curry, Chip (D, 11)
- Allison Hepler (D, 49)
- Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
- Marianne Moore (R, 6)
- Wayne Parry (R, 140)
- Tiffany Strout (R, 11)
- Jeffrey Timberlake (R, 17)
- Tipping, Mike (D, 8)
- Peter Wood (R, 81)
Latest actions
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-245).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-245) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-245).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Subjects: BUSINESS PRACTICES, Legislature, WARRANTIES, Senate, Other, SALES
Common questions
- What is LD1296?
- LD1296 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements.
- What does LD1296 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements Emergency preamble.
- What is the status of LD1296?
- Signed into law as of June 12, 2025. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence. (June 9, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD1296?
- Cameron Reny (D, 13), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1296?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1296&snum=132
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