(1) As used in this section, "previous consumer-owner" means the last owner of the vehicle who could reasonably be expected to have operated the used car for personal, family, household, or business purposes, but does not include an owner who possessed the vehicle primarily for resale purposes.
(2) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a motor vehicle dealer or motor vehicle salesperson shall not refuse to furnish, upon request of a prospective purchaser, the name, address, and telephone number, if known or available, of the previous consumer-owner of any used car offered for sale.
(b) The provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection shall not apply if the previous consumer-owner has not given written consent to share his or her information with a prospective purchaser.
(3) A person shall not transfer a motor vehicle in order to avoid compliance with this section.