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CA AB312
Bill
Status
Failed
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brian Jones
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 17533.7 of the Business and Professions Code to change unlawful advertising standards for "Made in U.S.A." claims on merchandise
- Prohibits selling or offering for sale merchandise advertised as made in the United States unless it is "all or virtually all" made in the United States
- Defines "all or virtually all" using the Federal Trade Commission's Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims (issued December 2, 1997)
- Replaces the previous standard that prohibited merchandise when "any article, unit, or part" was made outside the United States
- States legislative intent to clarify state law alignment with federal law to improve California's competitiveness for jobs, investments, and manufacturing
Legislative Description
Advertising.
Last Action
From Senate committee without further action.
11/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary6/4/2015
Rules5/22/2015
Privacy and Consumer Protection2/23/2015
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