Difference between revisions of "Governing Legislation and Resources for Consumer Protection (11:II)"
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* ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96316_01 Motor Dealer Act]'', RSBC 1996, c 316 [''MDA'']. | * ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96316_01 Motor Dealer Act]'', RSBC 1996, c 316 [''MDA'']. | ||
:The ''MDA'' sets out the requirements for motor dealers selling vehicles to retail consumers. It requires disclosure of the prior history of a car (e.g. its use as a taxi) and any damage suffered over $2,000, and other important information. Clients with consumer complaints regarding car dealers should be directed to the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia, which has the authority to investigate consumer complaints and provide dispute resolution. | :The ''MDA'' sets out the requirements for motor dealers selling vehicles to retail consumers. It requires disclosure of the prior history of a car (e.g. its use as a taxi) and any damage suffered over $2,000, and other important information. Clients with consumer complaints regarding car dealers should be directed to the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia, which has the authority to investigate consumer complaints and provide dispute resolution. | ||
::'''NOTE:''' The ''MDA'' underwent several amendments in 2018-01-01 including amendments to the Consumer Advancement Fund that enacted ss 24.02-24.05, and provisions regarding the powers and undertakings of the registrar in ss 26.01-26.12. | |||
* ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96359_01 Personal Property Security Act]'', RSBC 1996, c 359 [''PPSA'']. | * ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96359_01 Personal Property Security Act]'', RSBC 1996, c 359 [''PPSA'']. | ||