Bill 270: Right to Repair Act

This bill affects manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers who sell consumer goods in Nova Scotia — think electronics brands, appliance makers, power tool companies, and their authorized dealers. On a day-to-day level, affected businesses will need to stock and make replacement parts available, publish repair manuals and diagnostic software for free online, and stop using software locks or contractual terms that funnel customers back to authorized service centres. Smaller independent repair shops actually benefit here, as manufacturers can no longer legally block customers from choosing them. Larger manufacturers will face the biggest compliance burden, particularly those who currently use software or firmware to restrict third-party repairs.