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FL H0910
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Authorizes the Department to conduct random inspections and product tests, and allows enforcement authorities to embargo, remove, recall, condemn, or destroy non-compliant bedding.
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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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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