California AB 1215 Warning Sticker

SEC. 17.  Section 11713.26 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
   11713.26.  (a) A dealer shall not display or offer for sale at
retail a used vehicle, as defined in Section 665 and subject to
registration under this code, unless the dealer first obtains a
NMVTIS vehicle history report from a NMVTIS data provider for the
vehicle identification number of the vehicle.
   (b) If a NMVTIS vehicle history report for a used vehicle
indicates that the vehicle is or has been a junk automobile or a
salvage automobile or the vehicle has been reported as a junk
automobile or a salvage automobile by a junk yard, salvage yard, or
insurance carrier pursuant to Section 30504 of Title 49 of the United
States Code, or the certificate of title contains a brand, a dealer
shall do both of the following:
   (1) Post the following disclosure on the vehicle while it is
displayed for sale at retail in at least 14-point bold black type,
except for the title "Warning" which shall be in at least 18-point
bold black type, on at least a 4 x 5.5 inch red background in close
proximity to the Federal Trade Commission's Buyer's Guide:
   "WARNING
   According to a vehicle history report issued by the National Motor
Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), this vehicle has been
reported as a total-loss vehicle by an insurance company, has been
reported into NMVTIS by a junk or salvage reporting entity, or has a
title brand which may materially affect the value, safety, and/or
condition of the vehicle. Because of its history as a junk, salvage,
or title-branded vehicle, the manufacturer's warranty or service
contract on this vehicle may be affected. Ask the dealer to see a
copy of the NMVTIS vehicle history report. You may independently
obtain the report by checking NMVTIS online at
www.vehiclehistory.gov."