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MS HB220

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Zakiya Summers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires gas stations to charge customers the lowest listed price when the price per gallon displayed on pumps differs from prices shown on signs at the station or on roads leading to the station

  • Amends existing law requiring gas price signs to show registered brand name and total price in figures of equal size, with specific requirements for fractional pricing display

  • Removes the exemption that previously excluded gas station signs from general price misrepresentation regulations under Section 75-27-51

  • Establishes civil penalties for price misrepresentation: minimum $100 for first offense, $100-$500 for subsequent offenses, with each violation considered a separate offense

  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Gas prices on signs and gas pumps; regulate when a difference exists.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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