There are essentially three sets of laws that apply to defective vehicles and products in the United States.

1. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a Federal Law that protects the buyer of any product that costs more than $25 and comes with an express written warranty. Here is a summary of the Act in layman's language, and here is a more detailed explanation of the Act from the FTC.

2. The Uniform Commercial Code or UCC has been adopted in all 50 states and covers contracts dealing with the sale of products.

3. Summary of State Lemon Laws here and individual State Lemon Laws begin here.

4. A general example of a State "Lemon Law" (California Civil Code Section 1793.22)

Many Automotive Attorneys offer free "Lemon Law" consultations via toll-free phone numbers and/or email to let consumers know what their options are. Even if your case doesn't meet the requirements under the Lemon Law for your state, there may be other "statues or laws" that apply that can help you. Always mention "AutoPedia" in your communications with any Law Firm.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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• 50 State by State Lemon Law Summaries

• Okay, you think you have a lemon. Now what?

  STATE BY STATE - (includes Lemon Law Attorney Directories)

  AK - Lemon Laws - Alaska Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office.	
  AL - Lemon Laws - Alabama Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M)
  AR - Lemon Laws - Arkansas Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (*W)
  AZ - Lemon Laws - Arizona Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office.  (M; *W)
  CA - Lemon Laws - California Lemon Law Statutes; Civil Code, Attorney General's Office & Lawyer Listings. (M; *W)
  CO - Lemon Laws - Colorado Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (*W)
  CT - Lemon Laws - Connecticut Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M; *U; *W)
  DC - Lemon Laws - DC (District of Columbia) Lemon Law Civil Code, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. (*W)
  DE - Lemon Laws - Delaware Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (*W)
  FL - Lemon Laws - Florida Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (*W)
  GA - Lemon Laws - Georgia Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Consumer Affairs.	
  HI - Lemon Laws - Hawaii Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Consumer Protection. (*W)
  IA - Lemon Laws - Iowa Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office.	(*W)
  ID - Lemon Laws - Idaho Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (*W)	
  IL - Lemon Laws - Illinois Lemon Law Statutes, Attorney General's Office and Attorney Listings.	
  IN - Lemon Laws - Indiana Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office.
  KS - Lemon Laws - Kansas Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M)
  KY - Lemon Laws - Kentucky Lemon Law Statutes and State Attorney General's Office.
  LA - Lemon Laws - Louisiana Lemon Law Statutes, Attorney General's Office and State Bar Association. (*W)
  MA - Lemon Laws - Massachusetts Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Consumer Affairs.  (M; *U; *W)
  MD - Lemon Laws - Maryland Lemon Law Statutes and Summary by Department of Legislative Reference. (M; *W)
  ME - Lemon Laws - Maine Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M; *W) 
  MI - Lemon Laws - Michigan Lemon Law Statutes, Attorney General's Office & Attorney Listings.
  MO - Lemon Laws - Missouri Lemon Law  Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (*W)
  MN - Lemon Laws - Minnesota Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office.   (*U; *W)
  MS - Lemon Laws - Mississippi Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (*W)
  MT - Lemon Laws - Montana Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M; *W)
  NC - Lemon Laws - North Carolina Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Consumer Protection Office. (M)
  ND - Lemon Laws - North Dakota Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Attorney General. (*W)
  NE - Lemon Laws - Nebraska Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Attorney General. (M; *W)
  NH - Lemon Laws - New Hampshire Lemon Law Statutes & Attorney General's Office.  (M; *W)
  NJ - Lemon Laws - New Jersey Lemon Law Statutes, Office of Consumer Affairs and Attorney Listings.  (M; *U)
  NM - Lemon Laws - New Mexico Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M; *U; *W)
  NY - Lemon Laws - New York Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M; *U; *W)
  NV - Lemon Laws - Nevada Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M; *W)
  OH - Lemon Laws - Ohio Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Attorney General.  (M; *W)
  OK - Lemon Laws - Oklahoma Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Attorney General. (*W)
  OR - Lemon Laws - Oregon Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Attorney General. (M; *W)
  PA - Lemon Laws - Pennsylvania Lemon Law Statutes, Attorney General's Office and Attorney Listings.
  RI - Lemon Laws - Rhode Island Lemon Law Code and Office of Attorney General. (M *W)
  SC - Lemon Laws - South Carolina Lemon Law Statutes and Department of Consumer Affairs.
  SD - Lemon Laws - South Dakota Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office. (M)
  TN - Lemon Laws - Tennessee Lemon Law Statutes and Division of Consumer Affairs Specialist. (*W)
  TX - Lemon Laws - Texas Lemon Law Statutes and Department of Transportation. (M; *W repairs only)
  UT - Lemon Laws - Utah Lemon Law Statutes and Division of Consumer Protection.
  VA - Lemon Laws - Virginia Lemon Law Statutes, Attorney General's Office & Office of Consumer Affairs. (M; *W)
  VT - Lemon Laws - Vermont Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Attorney General. (*W)
  WA - Lemon Laws - Washington Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office: What is Lemon Law? (M; *W)
  WI - Lemon Laws - Wisconsin Lemon Law Statutes and Dept of Transportation. (M; *W)
  WV - Lemon Laws - West Virginia Lemon Law Statutes and Attorney General's Office - Complaint Form. (M; *W)
  WY - Lemon Laws - Wyoming Lemon Law Statutes and Office of Attorney General. (M; *W)
  

  KEY:
   M: Covers Motorcycles
  *U: Used Car Lemon Law
  *W: Used Car Express Warranty Coverage - Subsequent buyers are covered within the manufacturer's express warranty period