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CA AB312

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Jones

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

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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