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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 13, 2003
New Automobile Add-On Disclosure and Consumer Protection Act - Requires each dealer to disclose to each consumer that purchases a new automobile: (1) a dealer add-on invoice; and (2) a dealer add-on warranty statement.
Specifies the timing of such disclosures.
States that dealer violation of this Act results in liability to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 or the total cost of the new automobile involved (including add-ons, taxes, and any other fees charged to the customer by the dealer), whichever is greater.
Permits a private right of action by a consumer aggrieved by a violation of this Act.
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Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6] · D–NY
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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