SDCL § 37-5-16: Definitions.

Terms used in §§ 37-5-16 to 37-5-18, inclusive, shall only be used for the purposes of §§ 37-5-16 to 37-5-18, inclusive, and mean:

(1) "Retailer of outdoor power equipment," a business that purchases outdoor power equipment for resale including: light industrial lawn and garden equipment, handheld lawn and garden equipment, snow removal equipment, and small engines and other power sources that operate such equipment;

(2) "Manufacturer," a person who manufactures or assembles outdoor power equipment and sells outdoor power equipment directly or through a distributor to a retailer of outdoor power equipment and provides a warranty;

(3) "Warranty," a commitment by a manufacturer to provide parts and labor for the outdoor power equipment they manufacture that is defective or needs adjustment or repair.