[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
All parts, tools, software and other components necessary to complete a full repair of the vehicle, as referenced in this subsection, must be included and provided to owners of motor vehicles and authorized independent repair shops.
[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
Each manufacturer shall provide access to the same on-board diagnostic and repair information available to their dealers, including technical updates to such on-board systems, through such nonproprietary interfaces as referenced in this subsection. All parts, tools, software and other components necessary to complete a full repair of a vehicle, as referenced in this subsection, must be included and provided to motor vehicle owners and authorized independent repair shops.
[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
A motor vehicle owner or independent repair facility authorized by an owner who has been denied access to mechanical data in violation of this section may initiate a civil action seeking any remedies under law. Each denial of access is compensable by an award of treble damages or $10,000, whichever amount is greater.
[IB 2023, c. 3, §3 (NEW).]
29-A M.R.S. § 1810