Section 697-B. Affirmative defenses  


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  • It shall be an affirmative defense to
      claim  under  this  section  that:  (a)  the  nonconformity,  defect  or
      condition  does not substantially impair the value, use or safety of the
      equipment; (b) the nonconformity, defect or condition is the  result  of
      abuse,  neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the farm
      equipment; (c) a claim by the consumer was not filed in a timely manner;
      or (d) any other affirmative defense allowed by law.