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CT SB00071
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "consumer commodity" to explicitly include foods weighed for retail sale at the point of purchase, effective July 1, 2012
- Requires retailers to give consumers a free consumer commodity (up to $20 value) if the price at checkout is higher than the posted or advertised price
- Requires retailers to display a conspicuous sign notifying consumers of the free item policy for price discrepancies
- Exempts alcoholic liquor and carbonated soft drink containers from the free item requirement
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to issue warnings or civil penalties of up to $100 for first offenses and up to $500 for subsequent offenses, with retailers operating in spaces under 10,000 square feet exempt from the requirement
Legislative Description
An Act Expanding The "one Free Item" Retail Sales Law.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/14/2012
Committee Referrals
General Law2/15/2012
Full Bill Text
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