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MI HB5717
Bill
Status
10/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ed Clemente
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AI Summary
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Adds "clothing donation box" definition as a receptacle with at least 27 cubic feet capacity for donating clothing or personal property to charitable organizations
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Requires persons owning or operating clothing donation boxes to maintain current licensing under the Charitable Solicitations Act while boxes are accessible to the public
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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
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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
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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