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CA AB858

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dave Jones

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful to sell merchandise labeled "Made in U.S.A.," "Made in America," or similar terms when any article, unit, or part has been entirely or substantially made outside the United States

  • Clarifies that products made "all or virtually all" in the United States, as defined by the Federal Trade Commission's Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims (issued December 2, 1997), comply with the law

  • Amends Section 17533.7 of the Business and Professions Code to align state law with federal standards for origin claims

  • States legislative intent to clarify existing state law and improve California's competitiveness for jobs, investments, and manufacturing

Legislative Description

False advertising.

Last Action

In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.

7/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/12/2011
Rules4/25/2011
Business and Professions3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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