H.R. 1283 · 108th Congress
New Automobile Add-On Disclosure and Consumer Protection Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Gregory Meeks
- Introduced
- 2003-03-13
- Latest action
- 2003-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Summary
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.