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CT HB06602

Bill

Status

Passed

7/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Commerce Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Third-party delivery services are prohibited from using a restaurant's likeness, trademark, or intellectual property to falsely suggest sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with that merchant

  • Third-party delivery services must obtain written consent from a restaurant before taking orders and arranging delivery through their marketplace platform

  • Agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2021 cannot require restaurants to indemnify delivery services for damages caused by the delivery service or its contractors

  • Restaurants whose likeness is used without consent may sue in Superior Court to recover actual damages or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus potential punitive damages

  • Effective date: October 1, 2021

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Third-party Delivery Services For Restaurants.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/26/2021
Commerce3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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