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AZ HB2293
Bill
Status
1/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Creates an exception allowing inaccurate addresses if the incorrect address is still located within Arizona.
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Makes intentional or knowing violations a class 2 misdemeanor offense.
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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