(a) A wood destroying insect infestation inspection report issued by a chartered pest control operator evidences the presence or absence of visible wood destroying insects and the presence or absence of visible damage caused by the insects noted on the day the inspection is made. Obstructions and inaccessible areas shall be so noted in the report.

(b) The wood destroying insect infestation inspection report shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the National Pest Management Association and the department of housing and urban development. In addition to other information, the report shall include the address of the property, a graph or other diagram showing the layout of the property, the areas of damage or active infestation, if any, the name of the licensed or certified employee conducting the inspection, the pest control operator name, address and charter number, the date of the inspection and any recommendations for corrective action.

(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a wood destroying insect infestation inspection report is a warranty for ninety (90) days of the accuracy of any representations in the inspection report.

(d) The person to whom a wood destroying insect infestation inspection report is issued may recover from the warrantor for breach of warranty compensatory damages, including all repair costs that are proximately related to the warranty as provided in § 62-21-203.

(e) Any person knowingly issuing a false report or who issues a report without making a physical inspection of the site shall be liable in treble the amount of damages resulting from or incident to the breach of the warranty. The party injured by the breach may bring suit for the breach and for the damages.