SB30 Alabama 2011 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Consumer rebates, advertising without providing full amount deemed deceptive trade practice, Secs. 8-19-3, 8-19-5 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, certain actions are
deemed to be deceptive or unlawful trade practices
and, as such, are prohibited</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would include within the
definition of deceptive or unlawful trade practices
the advertising of the availability of a
manufacturer's rebate unless the amount of the
rebate is provided to the consumer by the retailer
at the time of purchase of the advertised item</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Sections 8-19-3 and 8-19-5, relating to
deceptive or unlawful trade practices, to include within the
definition of deceptive or unlawful trade practices the
advertising of the availability of a manufacturer's rebate
unless the amount of the rebate is provided to the consumer by
the retailer at the time of purchase of the advertised item.
</p>
Subjects
Consumers and Consumer Protection
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2011 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB30 Alabama 2011 Session - Introduced |