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AL SB104
Bill
Status
5/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Beasley
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AI Summary
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Rebate issuers must remit rebate proceeds to purchasers within 30 days of receipt of all required rebate materials from the purchaser.
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Purchasers must be given a minimum of 45 days from the date of purchase to submit required rebate materials.
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Issuers who fail to comply must pay a penalty of $50 for the first day of noncompliance and $5 for each subsequent day of noncompliance.
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Purchasers may recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in attempting to obtain lawfully entitled rebates, with enforcement through the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of Attorney General.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Rebates, submission of within certain time by issuer, required, violation deemed deceptive trade practice, Sec. 8-19-5.1 added
Consumers and Consumer Protection
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business
5/25/2011