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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Motor vehicle part” means a major component part, as defined in subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-149a.
(2) “Used motor vehicle part” means any of the parts listed in subparagraphs (A) to (Q), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of this section which has been taken from and previously utilized in any motor vehicle or light truck having a gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand pounds.
(b) No new car dealer, used car dealer or repairer, licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-52, may purchase or in any manner obtain possession of any motor vehicle for the purpose of dismantling such motor vehicle and selling its parts, as defined in subsection (a) of this section, for use in any other motor vehicle, except that any such dealer or repairer may sell used motor vehicle parts if the parts are installed in a motor vehicle by such dealer or repairer for the purpose of repair or maintenance of such motor vehicle.
(c) Any dealer or repairer who violates subsection (b) of this section, after notice and hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, 1 shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars.
(d) No provision of this section shall apply to the sale or purchase of used motor vehicle parts for use in antique, rare or special interest motor vehicles or modified antique motor vehicles, as defined in section 14-1.
(e) Any person, firm or corporation engaging in the business of purchasing or obtaining a motor vehicle for the purpose of dismantling such motor vehicle and selling its parts without first obtaining a motor vehicle recycler's license issued pursuant to the provisions of section 14-67l shall be deemed to have committed a class C misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 14. Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline § 14-62b. Sale of used motor vehicle parts - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-14-motor-vehicles-use-of-the-highway-by-vehicles-gasoline/ct-gen-st-sect-14-62b/
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