Section 52-7-45. Information on capacity plate as constituting a warranty; nature of warranty

   The information appearing on a capacity plate shall be deemed to be a warranty:

   (1) That the manufacturer or other person affixing a capacity plate as permitted by Code Section 52-7-44 has correctly and faithfully employed a method and formula for the calculation of maximum weight capacity prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources;

   (2) That the information appearing on the capacity plate, with respect to maximum weight capacity and recommended number of persons, is the result of the application of such method and formula; and

   (3) With respect to information concerning horsepower limitations, that such information is not a deliberate or negligent misrepresentation.

Ga. L. 1971, p. 419, § 6.