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FL S1400

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tom Lee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers of prescription contact lenses from preventing retailers from selling or advertising contact lenses below any specified price through unilateral policies or agreements

  • Prohibits manufacturers from limiting retailers' ability to determine prices at which contact lenses are offered or advertised to consumers

  • Prohibits manufacturers from restricting contact lens purchaser options by discriminating in distribution based on the channel of trade or whether the retailer is authorized to prescribe contact lenses

  • Prohibits manufacturers from using contact lens distributors to circumvent compliance with these restrictions

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive acts under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, subjecting violators to civil or administrative enforcement action; effective July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Contact Lens Pricing Practices

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism3/24/2015
Health Policy3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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