Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 60 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Chapter 60-2 - CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION
Subject 60-2-1 - GEORGIA LEMON LAW
Rule 60-2-1-.17 - Manufacturer's Statement Form
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The manufacturer's statement form shall be answered completely and filed with the panel. Copies of the manufacturer's statement shall be sent to the consumer. The panel and the consumer must receive the manufacturer's statement no later than twenty (20) days from the manufacturer's receipt of notice of arbitration. The manufacturer's statement form shall require the manufacturer to provide, at a minimum, the following information:
(2) A manufacturer should carefully review the consumer's application and supporting documents before identifying defenses and legal or factual issues it intends to raise at the arbitration hearing. The manufacturer shall have a good faith basis for each defense or issue asserted.
(3) A manufacturer may amend its statement to delete defenses or issues or add newly discovered defenses or issues. The amended statement must be received by the panel, the consumer, and all other parties, if any, at least five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing.
(4) The arbitrator(s) may refuse to consider any defense or issue that was not raised by the manufacturer or received by the parties or the panel in a timely manner.
O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-786, 10-1-795.