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H.R. 5310 (100th)

Truth in Auto Rental Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 September 1988

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Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

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Summary

Truth in Auto Rental Act - Requires commercial lessors of automobiles to disclose fully in the rental agreement each charge attached to the rental of the automobile and the total charge for the rental and to disclose such total cost prominently in any advertisement. Prohibits such lessors from charging an amount in excess of that stated in the rental agreement or the advertisement. Requires such lessors to arrange insurance for the automobile so that the lessee will not be subject to any liability for damage to the automobile beyond a reasonable deductible fee. Sets forth enforcement provisions covering: (1) private civil actions; (2) civil penalties; and (3) injunctive actions by, and investigative and subpoena authority of, the Secretary of Commerce.

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