49 U.S.C. § 32701

§32701. Findings and purposes

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U.S.C. Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
49 U.S.C.

United States Code, 2024 Edition

Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION

SUBTITLE VI - MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS

PART C - INFORMATION, STANDARDS, AND REQUIREMENTS

CHAPTER 327 - ODOMETERS

Sec. 32701 - Findings and purposes

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§32701. Findings and purposes

(a) Findings.—Congress finds that—

(1) buyers of motor vehicles rely heavily on the odometer reading as an index of the condition and value of a vehicle;

(2) buyers are entitled to rely on the odometer reading as an accurate indication of the mileage of the vehicle;

(3) an accurate indication of the mileage assists a buyer in deciding on the safety and reliability of the vehicle; and

(4) motor vehicles move in, or affect, interstate and foreign commerce.

(b) Purposes.—The purposes of this chapter are—

(1) to prohibit tampering with motor vehicle odometers; and

(2) to provide safeguards to protect purchasers in the sale of motor vehicles with altered or reset odometers.

(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1048.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

32701(a)
15:1981 (1st sentence).
Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, §401, 86 Stat. 961.

32701(b)
15:1981 (last sentence).

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