Acceptance of goods. (a) Acceptance of goods occurs after the lessee has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods, and (1) The lessee signifies or acts with respect to the goods in a manner that signifies to the lessor or the supplier that the goods are conforming or that the lessee will take or retain them in spite of their nonconformity; or (2) The lessee fails to make an effective rejection of the goods (§ 28:2A-509(b)). (b) Acceptance of a part of any commercial unit is acceptance of that entire unit. (July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-128, § 2(b), 39 DCR 3830.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28:2A-515. Uniform Commercial Code Comment Uniform Statutory Source:Section 2-606. Changes: The provisions of Section 2-606(1)(a) were substantially rewritten to provide that the lessee’s conduct may signify acceptance. Further, the provisions of Section 2-606(1)(c) were not incorporated as irrelevant given the lessee’s possession and use of the leased goods. Cross References:Sections 2-606(1)(a) and 2-606(1)(c). Definitional Cross References: 'Commercial unit'. Section 2A-103(1)(c). 'Conforming'. Section 2A-103(1)(d). 'Goods'. Section 2A-103(1)(h). 'Lessee'. s References:Sections 2-606(1)(a) and 2-606(1)(c). Definitional Cross References: 'Commercial unit'. Section 2A-103(1)(c). 'Conforming'. Section 2A-103(1)(d). 'Goods'. Section 2A-103(1)(h). 'Lessee'. Section 2A-103(1)(n). 'Lessor'. Section 2A-103(1)(p). 'Supplier'. Section 2A-103(1)(x).
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