Rental passenger vehicle transactions: third parties.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies how rental car companies and third-party providers must disclose and charge renters for rental vehicles. It requires companies to provide a total charges estimate upfront, including all mandatory fees and taxes, and to clearly state the fuel source of the vehicle before a reservation is made. The bill extends these requirements to third parties, ensuring transparency in rental agreements and preventing unexpected charges.
Key provisions
- Rental companies and third parties must provide a total charges estimate, including taxes and fees, at the time of quote or reservation.
- Mandatory third-party service fees must be included in the total charges estimate.
- Companies must clearly disclose the fuel source of the vehicle before a reservation is finalized.
- Companies are not responsible for third-party non-compliance if they provide accurate information.
- Third parties must provide total charges estimates and information about mandatory charges to renters.
- Rental companies cannot charge for transporting a renter to a vehicle delivery location.
- Companies must clearly indicate the fuel source of the vehicle.
- The bill clarifies that age criteria for authorized drivers are permissible.
Who is affected
- Rental passenger vehicle companies
- Third-party travel service providers
- Renters of passenger vehicles
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