Oregon/tablet
Tablet repair rights in Oregon.
Below: 4 statutory rights that tablets owners can exercise under Oregon law. Each item links to its primary source.
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Figure 01 — 04 rights apply
04 rights apply
- 01
Right to parts, tools, and documentation
Original equipment manufacturers must make documentation, parts, and tools needed to diagnose, maintain, or repair consumer electronics available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Oregon SB 1596 (2024) — Right to Repair, ORS Chapter 646A - 02
Ban on parts pairing for products sold from 2025
For products manufactured for the first time and sold or used in Oregon on or after 1 January 2025, manufacturers cannot use software or hardware that prevents an installed replacement part from functioning, reduces its functionality, or shows misleading warnings about the part's authenticity.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Oregon SB 1596 (2024), Section 3(2) - 03
Fair and reasonable terms for repair materials
Manufacturers must offer parts, tools, and documentation on terms equivalent to those given to authorised repair providers, without requiring an additional fee or substantial obligation to access them.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Oregon SB 1596 (2024), Section 2 - 04
Enforcement by the Oregon Department of Justice
Violations are treated as unlawful trade practices under Oregon's Unfair Trade Practices Act. The Attorney General can seek injunctive relief and civil penalties.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Oregon SB 1596 (2024), Section 5; ORS 646.605 et seq.
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