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NY S05708
Bill
Status
5/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Diane Savino
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AI Summary
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Requires dealers to inform purchasers or lessees of motor vehicles equipped with GPS systems about the need for periodic map updates and provide either the current cost or a good faith estimate of update fees
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Mandates dealers disclose GPS map update fees on the sales contract, lease agreement, or a separate initialed document in conspicuous boldface type with specific language stating whether the amount is the current cost on the day of sale/lease or an estimate of future cost
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek court injunctions against violations and impose civil penalties up to $500 per violation, with authority to order restitution to affected consumers
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires dealers to disclose information regarding fees for updating maps on global positioning systems installed in motor vehicles.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016