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FL H0910

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing or selling bedding made wholly or partly from secondhand materials unless sanitized, germicidally treated, or cleaned using a Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services-approved method.

  • Requires all bedding containing secondhand materials to bear a clear red label (at least 2 inches by 4 inches) stating "SECONDHAND MATERIAL" with details on material type, amount, sanitization method, and processing date.

  • Mandates that bedding renovators, sanitizers, and sellers of renovated bedding obtain an initial permit and renew annually from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with fees not exceeding $500.

  • Authorizes the Department to conduct random inspections and product tests, and allows enforcement authorities to embargo, remove, recall, condemn, or destroy non-compliant bedding.

  • Establishes criminal penalties of a second-degree misdemeanor for knowingly selling secondhand bedding that is not properly labeled or has not been sanitized according to the act; administrative penalties up to $500 per violation also apply.

Legislative Description

Bedding Materials

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Tourism2/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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