N.Y. General Business Law § 697-b: Affirmative defenses

§ 697-b. Affirmative defenses. 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.