SENATE BILL 1127

File Code: Business Regulation and Occupations Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1560

Sponsored By:

Senators Conway and Pugh

Entitled:

Public Health - Sales of Previously Sold Undergarments and Bathing Suits - Prohibited

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a retail establishment from selling an undergarment that has been previously sold and returned to the retail establishment; providing for the application of the Act; providing exceptions to the Act for a retail establishment that markets its merchandise as used or secondhand and for undergarments sealed in unopened packaging; providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500; and defining the terms "retail establishment" and "undergarment".

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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Senate Action

3/24

First Reading Senate Rules

Referred Senate Rules

Motion Rules Suspended for late introduction (Senator Conway) Adopted

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Joan Carter Conway, District 43

Senator Catherine E. Pugh, District 40

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.

Health -see also- Mental Health

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 18-405 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered