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GA HB852

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/3/2009

Primary Sponsor

Tom Rice

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Sellers of used motor vehicles in Georgia must disclose to buyers any known conventional frame or uni-body structure damage, whether or not the damage has been repaired
  • "Conventional frame or uni-body structure damage" is defined to include damage to specific structural components such as frame rails, strut towers, support pillars, roof, floor panels, firewalls, and rocker panels
  • Nondisclosure of known structural damage is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to three months, or both
  • Altering documents to conceal evidence of known structural damage for use in a vehicle sale is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both
  • The disclosure requirements do not apply to assembled or kit vehicles, or to used motor vehicles more than ten model years old

Legislative Description

Used cars; nondisclosure of known defects by seller; provide penalty

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2009

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