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New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 471: Notice requirement

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  1. Vehicle & Traffic Law
  2. Title 4. Registration of Vehicles
  3. Article 17-A. Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer Act

§ 471. Notice requirement. 1. A dealer shall not display for sale,

exchange or sell any new motor vehicle, or any used motor vehicle, that

was originally sold by a manufacturer for distribution outside the

United States without prominently displaying a label on the vehicle

stating that "This vehicle was not sold by the manufacturer for

distribution within the United States. It may not have the same standard

features, emissions equipment, safety equipment, optional equipment,

specifications and warranty, or otherwise be identical to the other

motor vehicles which are sold by the manufacturer for distribution in

the United States".

2. Any person who violates this section and any person who knowingly

aids and abets any such violation of this section shall be liable to any

person aggrieved to the extent of any additional margin obtained or

obtainable on such purchase and resale.

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