Lemon laws are state laws in US. While, broadly the same in all states, they differ in details. These details are important as they can affect the outcome of a legal case. In Georgia the Lemon law, in statute books, is known as the Motor Vehicles Warranty Rights Act. It is administered by the Office of Consumer Affairs and seeks redressal of violated consumer rights.

When are you eligible under the Georgia Lemon law?

The answer to three questions below will decide your eligibility to file a case.

(1) Who falls under this law? Firstly, individuals who have purchased, leased or transferred a vehicle primarily for personal use. Secondly, a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation that owns or leases not more than three new motor vehicles for commercial use and has ten or less employees and a net income, after taxes, of $100,000 per year or less under federal law.

(2) Which vehicles fall under this law? All new motor vehicles purchased or leased and registered in Georgia with the purpose of transporting people and property over public highways. Demonstrator vehicles are also eligible provided they are new and carry a manufacturer's warranty as a condition of sale.

(3) Which vehicles do not fall under this law?

- Vehicles not self-propelled
- Vehicles that had a titled owner other than the dealer and yourself
- Used vehicles
- Vehicles purchased under 'as is' condition. This implies you bought the vehicle knowing its condition at the time of purchase
- Trucks having a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and more