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MA S95

MA S95
Regarding document preparation fees for motor vehicle sales


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Introduced
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014

Introduced Session

188th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to document preparation fees for motor vehicle sales. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning document preparation fees for motor vehicle sales, amends Chapter 255B of the General Laws to establish a limit on the fees that motor vehicle dealers can charge consumers for preparing and processing sales and financing documents. Specifically, it introduces a "Document Preparation Service Fee," which is defined to encompass all costs associated with preparing sales contracts, financing applications, vehicle certificates, and title or registration documents. This fee, in addition to any finance charge, cannot exceed $75.00 and must not be presented by the dealer as a mandatory governmental fee.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4042 (on 04/17/2014)

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