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WV HB2710
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Akers
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AI Summary
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Requires thrift stores that are charities or 501(c)(3) organizations to disclose their name, address, and phone number to donors and customers at donation and sale locations
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Requires for-profit thrift operators to prominently display the statement "THIS IS NOT A CHARITY. DONATIONS MADE HERE SUPPORT A FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS" on drop boxes, at donation sites, and at retail locations
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Mandates disclosure notices on drop boxes, mobile pickup units, at-home pickup transactions, and retail checkout locations
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to investigate violations and bring enforcement actions, with criminal penalties of $100-$500 fines and/or up to 6 months jail for first offenses, increasing to $500-$1,000 and/or up to 1 year for subsequent offenses
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Splits recovered funds equally between the state General Revenue Fund and the Secretary of State's operations account
Legislative Description
Truth in Giving
Taxation
Last Action
On 2nd reading, referred to Finance
4/10/2025