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

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

   1. (a) The reason for revoking certification under this chapter;
   2. (b) The effective date of the revocation of certification;
   3. (c) The decision of the department may be appealed under ch. 227, Stats.

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

   1. (a) After the effective date of the revocation of certification, the mechanism is no longer certified to hear disputes under s. 218.0171, Stats.
   2. (b) The consumer is no longer required to resort to the manufacturer’s informal dispute settlement procedure; and
   3. (c) The consumer may initiate a legal action under s. 218.0171 (7), Stats.
4. (4) The manufacturer shall modify all warranty information which indicates that the manufacturer subscribes to a certified mechanism.
5. (5) The manufacturer may apply for mechanism recertification under s. Trans 143.10.

History

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.