In 1984, New York became the first state in the nation to enact a “lemon law” to protect buyers of faulty used cars, trucks and vans. The bill signed into law by Gov. Mario Cuomo applied to vehicle sales starting Nov. 1. It would allow buyers of some faulty used vehicles to receive a refund or replacement vehicle if they purchased a vehicle from a dealer for at least $1,500 and if certain conditions were met.

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