§ 32:1270.15 — Sale of water-damaged motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles

Louisiana § 32:1270.15

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 32: Levees

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A. No person shall sell, transfer, or convey any new or used motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle to any person without notifying the buyer or receiver of the motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle in writing of the extent of any water damage from flooding which occurred to the motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle prior to the transaction.
B. If a sale, transfer, or conveyance of a new or used motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle occurs in violation of Subsection A of this Section, the person receiving ownership and title to the motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle who is not otherwise aware of the damage at the time of the transaction may bring an action to set aside the transaction within one year from the date of the transaction and receive all monies or other property given as consideration for the motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle less a reasonable assessment for miles driven.
C. For the purposes of this Section, a "water-damaged motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle" means any motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle whose power train, computer, or electrical system has been damaged by flooding.

Legislative History

Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.