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MI SB0603

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kowall

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add Section 3j prohibiting retail sale of window blinds without cleats, hardware, and installation instructions to secure window blind cords.

  • Requires window blinds sold in Michigan to include a warning about the danger of accidental hanging or strangulation from unsecured window blind cords.

  • Modifies Section 3 of the Consumer Protection Act to reference the new window blind safety requirements as an unlawful unfair trade practice under subsection (1)(ll).

  • Applies to all window blind retail sales in Michigan, establishing safety standards to protect consumers, particularly children, from cord-related hazards.

Legislative Description

Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; sale of window blinds; prohibit without certain safety hardware and warnings. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3j.

Consumer protection, unfair trade practices

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

2/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/16/2012
Regulatory Reform9/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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