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MS SB2159

MS SB2159
Open-box items; retailers required to prominently display exchange policies.


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Introduced
01/24/2020
In Committee
01/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/03/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 75-24-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Definition Of "open-box" Item; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Create New Section 73-24-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Retailers To Prominently Display Exchange Policies As To Open-box Items; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Mississippi's law on unfair trade practices. It defines "open-box item" as merchandise returned by a customer, inspected, and then resold at a discount. It requires retailers to prominently display their exchange policies for these open-box items, with the notice in large black text. The bill also makes a retailer's failure to comply with this open-box item policy an unfair trade practice. The changes are intended to provide more transparency for consumers purchasing discounted open-box merchandise.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/03/2020)

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