Section 143.11. Revocation of certification.

 

(1)  The department may revoke the certification of a manufacturer's mechanism for cause.

(2)  The department shall notify the manufacturer, in writing, of the following:

(a) The reason for revoking certification under this chapter;

(b) The effective date of the revocation of certification;

(c) The decision of the department may be appealed under ch. 227 , Stats.

(3)  The mechanism shall notify all consumers with disputes pending that:

(a) After the effective date of the revocation of certification, the mechanism is no longer certified to hear disputes under s. 218.0171 , Stats.

(b) The consumer is no longer required to resort to the manufacturer's informal dispute settlement procedure; and

(c) The consumer may initiate a legal action under s. 218.0171 (7) , Stats.

(4)  The manufacturer shall modify all warranty information which indicates that the manufacturer subscribes to a certified mechanism.

(5)  The manufacturer may apply for mechanism recertification under s. Trans 143.10 .

History: Cr. Register, July, 1988, No. 391 , eff. 8-1-88; corrections in (3) (a), (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register March 2012 No. 675 .