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§32701. Findings and purposes

49 U.S.C. § 32701

(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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(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).