Section 4517.261. Documentary service charge for sale or lease  


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  • A motor vehicle dealer may contract for and receive a documentary service charge for a retail or wholesale sale or lease of a motor vehicle. A documentary service charge shall be specified in writing without itemization of the individual services provided. A documentary service charge shall be not more than the lesser of the following:

    (A) The amount allowed in a retail installment sale;

    (B) Ten per cent of the amount the buyer or lessee is required to pay pursuant to the contract, excluding tax, title, and registration fees, and any negative equity adjustment.

Effective Date: 2007 HB119 09-29-2007