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NC H599

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donna White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Food delivery platforms must obtain express written authorization from restaurants before advertising any partnership, using restaurant trademarks or intellectual property, or arranging delivery of food orders

  • Restaurants may revoke authorization at any time by providing written notice to the food delivery platform

  • Restaurants may file civil lawsuits for injunctions or recover treble damages equal to the greater of either the restaurant's actual damages or the platform's profits from the violation

  • Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices under North Carolina General Statute 75-1.1

  • Act becomes effective October 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Unfair Advertising/Food Delivery Platforms

Advertising & Marketing; Commerce; Communications; Crimes; Food Services; Foods & Beverages; Fraud; Motor Vehicles; Public; Taxi

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/2/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/1/2023
Judiciary I4/25/2023
Commerce4/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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