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New Automobile Add-On Disclosure and Consumer Protection Act

Introduced: March 13, 2003 Introduced by: Meeks, Gregory W. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 17, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Mar 13, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 13, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 17, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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