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GA SB332
Bill
Status
Passed
5/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
- Defines "high-volume third-party seller" as any third-party seller on an online marketplace with 200 or more sales and at least $5,000 in gross revenue in Georgia within any 12-month period over the prior 24 months
- Requires online marketplaces to collect and verify identity information from high-volume third-party sellers within 10 days of qualifying, including bank account or payee information, contact details, government-issued ID, and tax identification numbers
- Mandates that high-volume third-party sellers with $20,000 or more in annual gross revenue disclose their name, physical address, and contact information to consumers on product listing pages or in order confirmations
- Requires online marketplaces to provide a consumer-facing reporting mechanism on product listings for electronic and telephonic reporting of suspicious marketplace activity, and to suspend sellers who fail to comply with disclosure requirements after 10 days' notice
- Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions for violations, including injunctions, damages, and restitution, with violations also constituting breaches of Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; effective January 1, 2023
Legislative Description
"Inform Consumers Act" enact
Last Action
Effective Date 2023-01-01
5/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/2/2022
Judiciary1/12/2022
Full Bill Text
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