Louisiana § RS 32:1264 - Damage disclosure
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1264 — Damage disclosure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1264. Damage disclosure
A. Whenever a new motor vehicle subject to regulation pursuant to this Chapter is sold to any person, the seller shall notify the purchaser of any body damage or mechanical damage which the vehicle has sustained that exceeds six percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price. The notice shall be in writing and a copy thereof shall be delivered to the purchaser prior to or simultaneous with transfer of the vehicle title.
B. This Section shall apply to all instances of vehicular body or mechanical damage to vehicles and to all actions involving such damage, notwithstanding the application of other codal, statutory, or regulatory provisions, including but not limited to Civil Code Articles 2520 et seq.
Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005; Acts 2010, No. 1036, §1; Acts 2012, No. 326, §1; Acts 2015, No. 435, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:1264
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1264 cover?
Section RS 32:1264 ("Damage disclosure") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 32:1264?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1264" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 32:1264 apply to my situation?
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