1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 581

CHAPTER NUMBER: 589 File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Sponsored By:
Senator Astle
Entitled:
Consumer Protection - Prizes and Gifts

Synopsis:

Providing a limited exception to certain provisions of law prohibiting offers of prizes and gifts conditioned on purchasing goods or services.

Legislative History

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Finance
2/6
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
3/22
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/25
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/3
Returned Passed
5/23
Signed by the Governor Chapter 589
House Action
3/24
First Reading Economic Matters
3/26
Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
4/4
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
3/29
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/30
Third Reading Passed (118-12)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ADVERTISING -see also- LABELING, SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- SMALL BUSINESS
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG., LABELING, WARRANTIES.
CONTESTS
GIFTS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Commercial Law
( 13-305 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:
Senate
Number: 407338/2 (PDF) Offered on: MARCH 22, 1996 at: 12:58 Status: Adopted