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GA HB678
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Harry Geisinger
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AI Summary
- Manufacturers, renovators, and reupholsterers using previously used material in mattresses and other articles of bedding must obtain an annual certificate of registration from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, with fees of $1,000 for manufacturers and $250 for renovators/reupholsterers
- All previously used material must be sterilized by a Department of Agriculture-approved process before being used in or sold as articles of bedding, and applicants must submit detailed drawings and descriptions of their sterilizing apparatus for approval
- Every article of bedding must have a securely sewn cloth-backed tag of at least six square inches disclosing the fill materials, the maker's name and address, their registration number, and whether the product is made of new or previously used material
- Thrift stores (where at least 90% of items sold are used goods) are exempt from registration and labeling requirements but must post a sign with letters four inches or larger reading "Used Bedding" next to any used bedding for sale and must cross out any "new material" labels
- Violations constitute a high and aggravated misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both, with the Department of Agriculture empowered to inspect facilities, seize non-compliant products, and revoke registrations
Legislative Description
Mattresses; use of previously used material; provide regulation
Last Action
House Third Reading Lost
3/7/2012
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs1/13/2012
Full Bill Text
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