Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary commercial law framework governing sales of goods, including Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions). Essential for structuring commercial transactions involving equipment.
Product Safety Laws: Including Consumer Product Safety Act, Federal Hazardous Substances Act, and OSHA regulations. These laws ensure equipment safety standards and compliance requirements.
State-Specific Contract Laws: Various state implementations of the UCC, state-specific consumer protection laws, and warranty regulations that may affect contract terms depending on jurisdiction.
Federal Trade Laws: Including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act. These regulate fair competition and trade practices in equipment supply.
Export/Import Regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Customs regulations for international equipment transactions.
Intellectual Property Laws: Patent Act, Copyright Act, and trademark laws protecting intellectual property rights in equipment design, manufacturing, and branding.
Environmental Regulations: EPA regulations, state environmental rules, and energy efficiency standards affecting equipment specifications and operations.
Data Protection/Privacy Laws: State privacy laws, federal privacy regulations, and CCPA requirements for equipment with software or data components.
Warranty Laws: Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and related state warranty laws governing equipment warranties and consumer protections.
Tax Laws: Sales tax regulations, excise tax requirements, and state-specific tax obligations related to equipment sales and transactions.
