2016 Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries
Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act
Subchapter 7 - -- Damage to Motor Vehicles While in Transit
§ 23-112-705. Disclosure of damage to consumer -- Certification
(a) Prior to the sale of any motor vehicle damaged prior to delivery to the dealer as described in § 23-112-702, excluding damage to glass, tires, and bumpers when replaced by identical manufacturer's original equipment, and any damage not exceeding six percent (6%) of the sticker price of the vehicle, the occurrence and extent of such damage must be disclosed by the dealer to the consumer, and, upon repair of the damage sustained, or replacement of the parts or accessories damaged, the manufacturer or dealer must certify to the consumer that the motor vehicle has been repaired or remanufactured to the manufacturer's standards.
(b) (1) If the dealer makes the certification, the dealer shall be indemnified by the manufacturer.
(2) Upon such certification, liability for any concealed damages then remaining with the motor vehicle shall lie with the manufacturer.
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