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MI SB1277
Bill
Status
9/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Gregory
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AI Summary
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Adds subsection (1)(ll) to prohibit selling, offering, or advertising mattresses as new or custom-made if they contain any materials or components from used mattresses.
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Expands the list of unlawful unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive trade practices under Michigan's consumer protection act to include this mattress misrepresentation prohibition.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on other deceptive practices including false advertising, material fact omissions, misrepresented product quality, and misleading endorsements.
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Allows attorney general to promulgate rules implementing the act through administrative procedures, but prohibits rules creating unfair practices beyond those enumerated in the statute.
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Exempts health-related and dental-related service providers and employers from social security number disclosure requirements under the consumer protection act.
Legislative Description
Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; sale of mattresses advertised as new or custom-made; prohibit if manufactured with any material from used mattresses. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903).
Consumer protection, unfair trade practices
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
9/19/2012