37-37-7. Affirmative defenses to civil action.

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 farm machinery; or

(2)    A nonconforming condition is a result of abuse, neglect, or any modification or alteration of farm machinery by a consumer that is not authorized by the manufacturer.

Source: SL 2019, ch 178, § 7.