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ME LD1907
Bill
Status
Failed
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthea Larsen Daughtry
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AI Summary
- Prohibits grocery stores from changing prices via electronic shelf labels more than once in a 48-hour period during severe weather events, natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, or other events causing sudden increased demand
- Applies to grocery store chains with 15 or more locations nationally, including convenience stores but excluding separately owned eating establishments within stores
- Requires stores using dynamic pricing to post conspicuous signage explaining that dynamic pricing is in use, what factors determine price changes, and the restrictions during emergencies
- Violations constitute an unfair trade practice under Maine's Unfair Trade Practices Act, subject to associated penalties
- Defines dynamic pricing as software-driven price changes displayed on electronic shelf labels in grocery stores
Legislative Description
An Act to Protect Consumers from Unfair Dynamic Pricing in Grocery Stores
Business Practices
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Housing5/6/2025
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