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New Consumer Laws 2008

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AUTOS: HOW TO CALCULATE FUEL CHARGES FOR RENTAL VEHICLES

Business & Professions Code Section 13800

Existing law does not regulate the use of vehicle fuel gauges as a measuring instrument in rental vehicle transactions.

This new law lets rental car companies use the fuel gauge to calculate charges for refueling the rental car.

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For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
web site: dca.lacounty.gov