### Question
How does YEAR 2000 COMPUTER DATE CHANGE define material defect?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 6602*, **material defect** is defined as:

> a defect in any item, whether tangible or intangible, or in the provision of a service, that substantially prevents the item or service from operating or functioning as designed or according to its specifications

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-YEAR 2000 COMPUTER DATE CHANGE**

