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AZ HB2293

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 44-1221 to prohibit representing that a business is located or operated in Arizona or owned/operated by an Arizona resident when this is false.

  • Establishes a presumption that a business is located or operated in Arizona if it is subject to service of process in Arizona and meets one of three conditions: qualified to do business in Arizona, licensed by Arizona or a political subdivision, or owned by an Arizona resident.

  • Creates an exception allowing inaccurate addresses if the incorrect address is still located within Arizona.

  • Makes intentional or knowing violations a class 2 misdemeanor offense.

  • Designates violations as unlawful practices under Arizona consumer protection law, enforceable through private actions and prosecution by the Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Geographic business name; deceptive use

Last Action

Referred to House COM Committee

1/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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