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MI SB0413
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds prohibition on selling or advertising mattresses as new or custom-made if made from used mattresses or containing materials/components from used mattresses.
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Establishes detailed list of unlawful unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive methods, acts, or practices in trade or commerce under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
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Prohibits merchants from requiring consumers to disclose social security numbers as a condition of sale, except for credit applications, legally required disclosures, credit reporting, landlord background checks, or fraud prevention in remote transactions.
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Restricts display of credit or debit card expiration dates and account numbers on receipts to protect consumer financial information, effective March 1, 2005.
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Requires clear and conspicuous disclosures for prize promotions that require sales presentations, including prize value, terms for claiming, and description of products being offered for sale.
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
6/5/2013