§ 41-1a-712. Foreign vehicle disclosure requirements -- Penalties -- Civil damages.

(1) A person may not knowingly sell or offer for sale in this state any vehicle that was initially delivered for disposition or sale in a country other than the United States of America unless, prior to the sale, the person provides written notice to the purchaser on a separate form furnished by the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division:

(a) that indicates:

(i) that the vehicle was initially delivered for disposition or sale in a country outside of the United States as indicated on the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin or similar ownership document; and

(ii) the country where the vehicle was initially delivered for the disposition or sale; and

(b) that contains language substantially similar to each of the following statements:

(i) "the odometer for this vehicle may have been converted to miles";

(ii) "this vehicle meets U.S. Department of Transportation safety standards"; and

(iii) "this vehicle may have manufacturer warranty exclusions if sold or offered for sale in this country."

(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

(3)

(a) In addition to any other penalties, a purchaser may bring a civil action to recover damages resulting from a seller's failure to provide notice as required under this section.

(b) The amount of damages that may be recovered in a civil action are the actual damages or $1,500, whichever is greater.

Amended by Chapter 305, 2008 General Session
Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session