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MS SB2362

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retail food establishments from using cost-plus pricing formulas on grocery items without publicly posting notice of the surcharge amount.

  • Requires conspicuous display of the cost-plus pricing surcharge at the retail food establishment via a sign on the front sidewalk within 15 feet of each entrance and on a sign inside each entrance.

  • Defines "cost-plus pricing formula" as marking items at item cost and imposing an additional surcharge.

  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment in county jail for up to one year.

  • Violation also constitutes an unlawful trade practice subject to remedies and penalties under Section 75-24-5.

Legislative Description

Grocery items; prohibit cost-plus pricing without public notice.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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