§ 28:2A–212. Implied warranty of merchantability.

(a) Except in a finance lease, a warranty that the goods will be merchantable is implied in a lease contract if the lessor is a merchant with respect to goods of that kind.

(b) Goods to be merchantable must:

(1) Pass without objection in the trade under the description in the lease agreement;

(2) In the case of fungible goods, be of fair average quality within the description;

(3) Be fit for the ordinary purposes for which goods of that type are used;

(4) Run, within the variation permitted by the lease agreement, of even kind, quality, and quantity within each unit and among all units involved;

(5) Be adequately contained, packaged, and labeled as the lease agreement may require; and

(6) Conform to any promises or affirmations of fact made on the container or label.

(c) Other implied warranties may arise from course of dealing or usage of trade.