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32-6D-7. Affirmative defenses to claim against manufacturer. It is an affirmative defense to any claim against the manufacturer under this chapter that:
(1) An alleged nonconforming condition does not significantly impair the use, market value, or safety of the motor vehicle; or
(2) A nonconforming condition is a result of abuse, neglect, or any modification or alteration of a motor vehicle by a consumer that is not authorized by the manufacturer.

Source: SL 1993, ch 227, § 7.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > South-dakota > Title-32 > Chapter-06d > Statute-32-6d-7

32-6D-7. Affirmative defenses to claim against manufacturer. It is an affirmative defense to any claim against the manufacturer under this chapter that:
(1) An alleged nonconforming condition does not significantly impair the use, market value, or safety of the motor vehicle; or
(2) A nonconforming condition is a result of abuse, neglect, or any modification or alteration of a motor vehicle by a consumer that is not authorized by the manufacturer.

Source: SL 1993, ch 227, § 7.