Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act Amendments of 1976

Summary

Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act Amendments - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act for fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish at least one new special motor vehicle diagnostic inspection demonstration project to assist in the research, rapid development and evaluation of advanced inspection, analysis, and diagnostic equipment suitable for use by the States in assessing the safety, noise, emissions, and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress within two years on the scope of research and development required to make the equipment compatible with State vehicle inspection and diagnostic equipment. Sets forth the powers of the Secretary of Transportation in carrying out the odometer control provisions of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. Authorizes civil remedies for violations of the provisions of this Act. States that a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed for each violation of the odemeter control provisions, if a reasonable man would have known under the circumstances that the act or practice was dishonest or fraudulent. Provides criminal penalties for knowing violations of the odometer provisions.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 15 July 1976

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 29 June 1976

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 April 1975

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