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MI HB4043

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mary Whiteford

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds "business opportunity" to consumer protection definitions, covering sales that enable purchasers to start businesses when sellers make specific representations about locations, product purchases, income guarantees, or sales programs.

  • Excludes business opportunities costing under $500 within 6 months of sale and those involving federally registered trademarks from certain marketing program restrictions.

  • Designates advertising or conducting live musical performances using false affiliations between performing groups and recording groups as an unfair trade practice, with exceptions for authorized groups and tribute performances.

  • Prohibits selling or distributing prescription discount cards (non-insurance) unless they clearly state discounts are not insurance, have individual pharmacy contracts, and discounts are not misleading or deceptive.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; sale of certain prescription discount cards; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 & 445.903).

Trade: consumer goods and services

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/15/2019

1/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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