Title 59.1. Trade and Commerce
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Chapter 17.1:1. Motor Vehicle Glass Act
Chapter 17.1:1. Motor Vehicle Glass Act.
§ 59.1-207.6:1. Title of chapter.This chapter may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Glass Act.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Advanced driver assistance system" means any motor vehicle electronic safety system, as outlined in the most recent version of SAE International's SAE J3016 Levels of Driving Automation, that is designed to support the driver and motor vehicle in a manner intended to:
1. Increase motor vehicle safety; and
2. Reduce losses associated with motor vehicle crashes.
"Customer" means a person who provides consideration to a motor vehicle glass repair shop for the repair or replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass.
"Motor vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in § 59.1-207.2.
"Motor vehicle glass" means the glass and non-glass parts associated with the replacement of the glass used in the windshield, doors, or windows of a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth.
"Motor vehicle glass repair shop" means any person, including the person's employees and agents, that for consideration engages in the repair or replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass.
"Notice" means a direct written communication, including verifiable text, email, or APP-based messaging, that is easily accessible by the consumer.
"Repair or replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass" includes (i) inspecting, repairing, restoring, or replacing damaged motor vehicle glass and (ii) calibrating or recalibrating an advanced driver assistance system when an incident requires the replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass.
A. Prior to providing service to a customer for a repair or replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass, a motor vehicle glass repair shop shall notify the customer of each of the following:
1. Whether the motor vehicle has an advanced driver assistance system; and
2. If the motor vehicle has an advanced driver assistance system:
a. Whether calibration or recalibration of the motor vehicle's advanced driver assistance system is needed after a windshield repair or replacement as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer;
b. Whether the motor vehicle glass repair shop intends to calibrate or recalibrate the advanced driver assistance system in a manner that meets the motor vehicle manufacturer's specifications; and
c. If the motor vehicle glass repair shop is not capable of performing or does not intend to perform such calibration or recalibration, that the motor vehicle should be taken to the vehicle manufacturer's certified dealership or a qualified specialist capable of performing the calibration or recalibration.
B. If calibration or recalibration of the motor vehicle's advanced driver assistance system is performed, the motor vehicle glass repair shop shall provide written notice to the customer:
1. Of whether the calibration or recalibration was successful; and
2. If the calibration or recalibration was not successful, that the motor vehicle should be taken to the vehicle manufacturer's certified dealership or a qualified specialist capable of performing the calibration or recalibration.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to enforcement by the Attorney General under the authority and procedures applicable to violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.).
