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CA AB2624

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jose Medina

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling or offering for sale any product labeled "Made in North America," "North American Made," or similar words unless all of the product was made in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

  • Makes violations of the "Made in North America" labeling requirement unlawful under Business and Professions Code Section 17533.75 as misdemeanors.

  • Adds misrepresentation of "Made in North America" origin to the list of unfair methods of competition and deceptive acts under Civil Code Section 1770.

  • Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because costs incurred will only be from creating a new crime.

Legislative Description

False advertising: Made in North America.

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Lara.

8/7/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/30/2014
Judiciary5/28/2014
Rules5/19/2014
Appropriations4/30/2014
Business and Professions3/13/2014

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