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MS SB2350

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retail food establishments from using cost-plus pricing formulas on grocery items unless they publicly post notice of the surcharge amount.

  • Requires conspicuous notice displayed on a sidewalk sign within 15 feet of each entrance and on a sign inside each entrance.

  • Defines "cost-plus pricing formula" as marking items at cost and adding a surcharge, and "retail food establishment" according to Section 69-1-18(1)(b).

  • Establishes a misdemeanor penalty of up to $1,000 fine or up to one year in county jail, or both, for violations.

  • Classifies violations as unlawful trade practices under Section 75-24-5, subjecting violators to additional remedies and penalties available under that statute.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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