RETAIL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Summary
Creates the Retail Consumer Protection Act. Provides that certain businesses engaged in retail commerce shall have at least one designated employee responsible for ensuring the accuracy of posted and advertised prices and resolving customer complaints related to the accuracy of prices. Provides that any person engaged in retail commerce who is alerted by a customer of overcharging shall immediately report the overcharge to the designated employee, who shall investigate the alleged error. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall maintain a hotline to receive complaints. Provides that the Director of Agriculture shall: provide an annual written report describing activities to implement the Act and any substitute local ordinances; and adopt rules. Establishes penalties. Amends the Weights and Measures Act to grant city sealers the powers established in the Retail Consumer Protection Act.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2008
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
3
Mar 14, 2008
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2008
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Feb 15, 2008
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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