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MI HB5717

Bill

Status

Passed

10/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ed Clemente

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds "clothing donation box" definition as a receptacle with at least 27 cubic feet capacity for donating clothing or personal property to charitable organizations

  • Requires persons owning or operating clothing donation boxes to maintain current licensing under the Charitable Solicitations Act while boxes are accessible to the public

  • Prohibits marking donation boxes or signs to represent that donations go to charitable organizations unless they actually do, and prohibits displaying a charity's name, logo, or trademark unless that charity receives the property or proceeds

  • Requires clear and conspicuous disclosure on donation boxes listing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all charitable organizations and other persons receiving property or proceeds when multiple recipients are involved

  • Exemptions apply to persons exempt from licensing and financial statement requirements under the Act's section 13

Legislative Description

Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; use of clothing donation boxes by certain persons; regulate in charitable solicitations act. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 169 (MCL 400.272) & adds sec. 19. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5716'09

Consumer protection, unfair trade practices

Last Action

Assigned Pa 196'10 With Immediate Effect

10/6/2010

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Tourism7/21/2010
Commerce12/17/2009

Full Bill Text

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