2021 WISCONSIN ACT 129
An Act to amend 100.203 (1) (e); and to create 100.203 (2) (e), 616.50 (11) (g) and 616.50 (11) (h) of the statutes; relating to: motor vehicle service contracts and vehicle protection product warranties.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
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1. 100.203 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
100.203 (1) (e) “Vehicle protection product" means a device, system, or service installed on or applied to a vehicle that is designed to prevent loss or damage to the vehicle. “Vehicle protection product" includes alarm systems, body-part marking products, steering locks, window-etch products, pedal and ignition locks, fuel and ignition kill switches, and electronic, radio, and satellite tracking devices. “Vehicle protection product” does not include a chemical or substance applied to an exterior or interior surface of a vehicle to maintain and protect the vehicle's appearance.
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2. 100.203 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
100.203 (2) (e) A warrantor is not required to obtain approval from the office for the terms of a warranty.
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3. 616.50 (11) (g) of the statutes is created to read:
616.50 (11) (g) The repair or replacement of a motor vehicle key or key fob in the event that the key or key fob becomes inoperable or is lost or stolen.
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4. 616.50 (11) (h) of the statutes is created to read:
616.50 (11) (h) The repair, replacement, or maintenance of a motor vehicle, or indemnification for the repair, replacement, or maintenance, for excess wear to the motor vehicle that results in excess wear and use charges at the end of a lease that are assessed by a lessor under a motor vehicle lease agreement, if the value of any benefits under the contract or agreement does not exceed the purchase price of the motor vehicle.
