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NC H753
Bill
Status
4/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Blust
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AI Summary
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Establishes definitions for "counterfeit air bag" (replacement airbag bearing unauthorized manufacturer mark) and "nonfunctional air bag" (replacement airbag with detected faults or designed to deceive vehicle owners).
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Makes it unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to import, manufacture, sell, offer for sale, install, or reinstall counterfeit or nonfunctional airbags.
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Upgrades the criminal penalty for unlawful airbag installation from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class H felony.
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Requires vehicle transferors to disclose in writing to transferees if they have knowledge that a counterfeit or nonfunctional airbag has been installed in the vehicle.
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Declares violations of the airbag restrictions to constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices under North Carolina's consumer protection law.
Legislative Description
Prohibit Counterfeit/Nonfunctional Air Bags
Last Action
Ref To Com On Judiciary II
4/15/2015