Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA): Federal law requiring accurate odometer readings during vehicle transfers to prevent fraud
Federal Odometer Law: Requires written disclosure of vehicle mileage upon transfer of ownership
Clean Air Act: Federal environmental law ensuring compliance with emissions standards during vehicle transfers
State Vehicle Code: State-specific laws governing vehicle operations, ownership, and transfers
DMV Regulations: State Department of Motor Vehicles rules regarding vehicle registration, titling, and ownership transfer
State Consumer Protection Laws: Laws protecting buyers from fraudulent vehicle sales and transfers
State Lemon Laws: Regulations protecting buyers from defective vehicles, applicable in certain transfer situations
State Transfer Requirements: Specific procedures and documentation required by state for vehicle ownership transfer
State Tax Regulations: Rules governing sales tax, use tax, and other tax obligations during vehicle transfers
UCC Article 2: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing sale of goods, including vehicle sales
UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing secured transactions, relevant if vehicle has a lien
Title Transfer Requirements: State-specific rules for transferring vehicle title documentation
Registration Requirements: Rules governing vehicle registration during ownership transfer
Insurance Regulations: Requirements for maintaining proper insurance coverage during and after transfer
Emissions Testing Requirements: State and local requirements for emissions testing during transfer (where applicable)
Safety Inspection Requirements: State and local requirements for vehicle safety inspections during transfer (where applicable)
Local Tax Obligations: County or municipal tax requirements related to vehicle transfers
