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- Referred to transportation
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Relates to unfair practices by franchisors
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5693
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to unfair practices by franchisors
Purpose
To prohibit a dealer from implying or making any misrepresentation to a customer that the extended service contract, extended maintenance plan, or similar product is offered, endorsed or sponsored by the franchisor, if that is not the case.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends vehicle and traffic law to prohibit a dealer from implying or making any misrepresentation to a customer that the extended service contract, extended maintenance plan, or similar product is offered, endorsed or sponsored by the franchisor, if that is not the case.
Section 2 of this bill provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
This amendment would prohibit a dealer from implying or making any misrepresentation to-a customer that-the extended-service-contract, extended maintenance plan, or similar product is offered, endorsed or sponsored by the franchisor, if that is not the case. This bill provides additional clarity to the consumer while purchasing such contracts or plans.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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