legislation: 97-hr-7013
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| 97-hr-7013 | 97 | hr | 7013 | Used Motor Vehicle Sales Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-18 | 1982-08-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2] | WA | D | S001115 | 8 | Used Motor Vehicle Sales Act of 1982 - Requires any sales contract for a used motor vehicle to contain a provision which gives the consumer the option of returning such vehicle to the dealer if: (1) the return is made within three business days after the date of sale; (2) the exterior condition at the time of return is the same as at the date of sale; and (3) the consumer furnishes the dealer with a written statement that the vehicle has not been driven more than 200 miles or sustained any damage during the period of possession. Authorizes the dealer to reduce the refund for such returned vehicle by not more than $100 or ten percent of the purchase price, whichever is less. Sets forth penalties for violation of provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z |