AL HB395

Dealers of autographed collectibles, historical artifacts, and memorabilia priced at $50 or more must furnish a written express warranty of authenticity at the time of sale, with specific requirements including dealer information, item description, and basis for authenticity claim.

Dealers must maintain records for 7 years indicating whether items were obtained from third parties and provide contact information for those parties, which may be discoverable in civil disputes.

Consumers have a 3-day right to cancel purchases of items represented as authentic (except at auctions, trade shows, or through barter) and must return items within 30 days for a refund within 10 days of return.

Dealers, auctioneers, and trade show vendors must display conspicuous signage regarding warranty requirements and surety bond or insurance coverage; mail-order, telephone-order, and online dealers must include disclosures in advertisements and onscreen messages.

Civil penalties range from actual damages up to $3,000 (or three times actual damages) for gross negligence, or up to $5,000 (or five times actual damages) for knowing violations; consumers may also recover court costs, attorney's fees, and expert witness fees.