We sell passenger cars and/or motorcycles to consumers who live in other states and register and/or use their vehicles in those states. Do we have to impose the surcharge on these purchases?

Date: May 29, 2026
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Yes, because the purchaser can utilize the Connecticut Lemon Law Arbitration Program if the vehicle is purchased in this state. The law calls for the collection of the surcharge "by each licensee under section 14-52 of the general statutes engaged in new passenger vehicle or motorcycle sales in this state."

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We sell passenger cars and/or motorcycles to consumers who live in other states and register and/or use their vehicles in those states. Do we have to impose the surcharge on these purchases?

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