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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-1a-712. Foreign vehicle disclosure requirements--Penalties--Civil damages - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-41-motor-vehicles/ut-code-sect-41-1a-712/
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