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ID H0149
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Code Section 54-1525 to prohibit manufacturers and distributors of prescription contact lenses from preventing retailers from selling or advertising contact lenses below a specified price
- Prohibits manufacturers and distributors from limiting a retailer's ability to set prices at which contact lenses are offered or advertised to consumers
- Prohibits manufacturers and distributors from restricting consumer options by discriminating in the distribution of contact lenses based on the channel of trade or whether the retailer is associated with a person or entity authorized to prescribe contact lenses
- Retains existing prohibitions on optical firms influencing patrons in the choice of optometrist or physician, with allowances for distribution of complete, unmarked community practitioner lists
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to prohibit certain acts by manufacturers and distributors of contact lenses.
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Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
3/4/2015
Full Bill Text
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