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IN HB1122

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Richard Hamm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1122 Summary

  • Requires casket suppliers and sellers to mark the country of origin on caskets in English in a manner visible to the ultimate purchaser.

  • Makes failure to mark country of origin on a casket a Class B infraction.

  • Prohibits removing, covering, altering, or making unreadable country of origin markings on caskets, or falsely marking a casket as originating from a different country; violations constitute deceptive acts enforceable by the Attorney General.

  • Defines "casket" as a rigid enclosure made of wood, metal, or other material that is ornamented, has inner lining, and is designed to encase human remains.

  • Effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Country of origin of caskets.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development1/8/2013

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