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49 U.S.C. 32711: Relationship to State lawText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 327-ODOMETERS
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§32711. Relationship to State law

Except to the extent that State law is inconsistent with this chapter, this chapter does not⁠—

(1)  affect a State law on disconnecting, altering, or tampering with an odometer with intent to defraud; or

(2)  exempt a person from complying with that law.

( Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1056 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

32711

15:1991.

Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, § 418, 86 Stat. 963; July 14, 1976, Pub. L. 94–364, § 408(1), 90 Stat. 984.

In this section, before clause (1), the words “and then only to the extent of the inconsistency” are omitted as surplus. In clause (1), the word “affect” is substituted for “annul, alter, or affect” to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (2), the words “subject to the provisions of this subchapter” are omitted as surplus.