June 8, 2005, Introduced by Reps. Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Cushingberry, Zelenko, Gonzales and Donigan and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
A bill to require certain disclosures by dealers of used
vehicles; and to require repair or replacement of certain used
vehicles.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "used
car return act".
Sec. 2. As used in this act:
(a) "Dealer" means that term as defined in section 11 of the
Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.11.
(b) "Used vehicle" means a used or second-hand vehicle as that
term is defined in section 78 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA
300, MCL 257.78.
Sec. 3. A dealer selling a used vehicle to a person shall
provide a written statement to the person at the time of sale that
describes each defect in or damage to the used vehicle known to the
dealer.
Sec. 4. (1) Subject to subsection (2), if a used vehicle
purchased from a dealer has a defect or condition that impairs the
use or value of a used vehicle to the purchaser, the purchaser may
at any time within 15 days after purchase of the used vehicle
return the used vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer shall at the
dealer's election do 1 of the following:
(a) Repair the defect or condition at the dealer's expense and
return the vehicle to the purchaser.
(b) Retain the used vehicle and refund the entire purchase
price to the purchaser.
(2) This section does not apply to a defect or condition
disclosed to a purchaser in the written statement required under
section 3.