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title: O.C.G.A. § 52-7-45. Information on capacity plate as constituting a warranty; nature of warranty.
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# O.C.G.A. § 52-7-45. Information on capacity plate as constituting a warranty; nature of warranty.

The information appearing on a capacity plate shall be deemed to be a warranty:

(1) That the manufacturer or other person affixing a capacity plate as permitted by Code Section 52-7-44 has correctly and faithfully employed a method and formula for the calculation of maximum weight capacity prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources;

(2) That the information appearing on the capacity plate, with respect to maximum weight capacity and recommended number of persons, is the result of the application of such method and formula; and

(3) With respect to information concerning horsepower limitations, that such information is not a deliberate or negligent misrepresentation.

## History

Ga. L. 1971, p. 419, § 6.

## Cross References

Warranties generally, § 11-2-312 et seq.