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NC H753

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Blust

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • Makes it unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to import, manufacture, sell, offer for sale, install, or reinstall counterfeit or nonfunctional airbags.

  • Upgrades the criminal penalty for unlawful airbag installation from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class H felony.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary II4/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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