Vehicle and Traffic Law § 471 · Article 17-A. Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer Act
Notice requirement
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 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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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT471
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