Virginia § 46.2-1532 - Odometer disclosure; penalty

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1532 — Odometer disclosure; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-1532. Odometer disclosure; penalty

Every motor vehicle dealer shall comply with all requirements of the Federal Odometer Act and § 46.2-629 by completing the appropriate odometer mileage statement form for each vehicle purchased, sold or transferred, or in any other way acquired or disposed of. Odometer disclosure statements shall be maintained by the dealer in a manner that permits systematic retrieval. Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to trailers, travel trailers, all-terrain vehicles, or off-road motorcycles.

1988, c. 865, § 46.1-547.7; 1989, c. 727; 1995, cc. 767, 816; 2015, c. 615.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1532

What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1532 cover?

Section 46.2-1532 ("Odometer disclosure; penalty") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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