AB 18

This bill eliminates inconsistent language in a penalty provision for certain

violations of motor vehicle mileage reporting requirements.

Current law imposes certain requirements related to reporting a motor

vehicle's mileage upon transfer of the vehicle. Specifically, 1) a transferor may not

transfer ownership of a motor vehicle without disclosing the vehicle's mileage in

writing to the transferee; 2) a transferor may not knowingly make a false statement

in disclosing the vehicle's mileage to a transferee; and 3) no person may alter, erase,

or obliterate any information contained on a mileage disclosure statement. Current

law provides two inconsistent penalties for a person who violates one of these

provisions with intent to defraud. Specifically, the current provision provides that a

person who violates one of the above provisions with intent to defraud 1) may be fined

not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than seven years and six months

or both; and 2) is guilty of a Class H felony, which is punishable by a fine not to exceed

$10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed six years or both.

This bill eliminates the reference to a fine of not more than $5,000 or

imprisonment for not more than seven years and six months or both. Under this bill,

any person who violates one of the above provisions with intent to defraud is guilty

of Class H felony.