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Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule

The Federal Trade Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 22, 2024.

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What the agency says

On January 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, titled "Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule" ("CARS Rule," "Rule," or "Final Rule"), in order to curtail certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices by motor vehicle dealers. The CARS Rule was to become effective on July 30, 2024. Because of a pending legal challenge, this document announces that the effective date of the Final Rule is delayed until further notice.

Key facts

Document number

2024-03559

Type

Final rule

Action

Final rule; delay of effective date

Agency

Federal Trade Commission

Published

February 22, 2024

Dates

The effective date of the final rule adding 16 CFR part 463, published at 89 FR 590, January 4, 2024, is delayed indefinitely. The FTC will publish a subsequent notification in the Federal Register announcing the CARS Rule's effective date.

Regulation ID (RIN)

3084-AB72

Code of Federal Regulations

16 CFR 463

Significant

Yes, under Executive Order 12866

Pages

2

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