New Jersey § 56:8-68
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-68, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:8-68.
It shall be an unlawful practice for a dealer: a. To misrepresent the mechanical condition of a used motor vehicle; b. To fail to disclose, prior to sale, any material defect in the mechanical condition
of the used motor vehicle which is known to the dealer; c. To represent that a used motor vehicle, or any component thereof, is free from
material defects in mechanical condition at the time of sale, unless the dealer has
a reasonable basis for this representation at the time it is made; d. To fail to disclose, prior to sale, the existence and terms of any written warranty,
service contract or repair insurance currently in effect on a used motor vehicle provided
by a person other than the dealer, and subject to transfer to a consumer, if known
to the dealer; e. To misrepresent the terms of any written warranty, service contract or repair insurance
currently in effect on a used motor vehicle provided by a person other than the dealer,
and subject to transfer to a consumer; f. To fail to disclose, prior to sale, the existence and terms of any written warranty,
service contract or repair insurance offered by the dealer in connection with the
sale of a used motor vehicle; g. To misrepresent the terms of any warranty, service contract or repair insurance
offered by the dealer in connection with the sale of a used motor vehicle; h. To represent, prior to sale, that a used motor vehicle is sold with a warranty,
service contract or repair insurance when the vehicle is sold without any warranty,
service contract or repair insurance; i. To fail to disclose, prior to sale, that a used motor vehicle is sold without any
warranty, service contract, or repair insurance; and j. To fail to provide a clear written explanation, prior to sale, of what is meant
by the term “as is,” if the used motor vehicle is sold “as is.”
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:8-68
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-68 cover?
Section 56:8-68 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 56:8-68?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 56:8-68 apply to my situation?
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