Vehicle and Traffic Law § 460 · Article 17-A. Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer Act
Legislative findings
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 460. Legislative findings. The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles within this state vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors and factory or distributor representatives and to regulate dealers of motor vehicles doing business in this state in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.
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