HB362 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chip BrownRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Structural pest control work, providers of pest control work must give notice before raising prices on consumer's contracts

Summary

HB 362 would require termite control providers to give consumers at least 180 days written notice before raising prices or ending a termite protection contract.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, any company involved in termite eradication and control must provide written notice to the consumer at least 180 days before increasing the price of the termite protection contract. They must also give written notice at least 180 days before not renewing or discontinuing the contract. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, with the State Board of Agriculture and Industries' approval, may adopt rules to implement these requirements. The act would take effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Consumers who have termite protection contracts will be given at least 180 days written notice before price increases or contract discontinuation.
• Termite eradication and control companies must provide the required notice and may be subject to regulatory rules set by state officials.

Key Provisions

• Written notice to consumers at least 180 days before increasing the price of the termite protection contract.
• Written notice to consumers at least 180 days before not renewing or discontinuing the termite protection contract.
• The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, with the State Board of Agriculture and Industries' approval, may adopt rules implementing the act.
• Effective date: immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Consumers and Consumer Protection