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This bill establishes regulations for the sale of secondhand mattresses in Mississippi, requiring that each mattress containing secondhand material must have a white cloth tag at least six square inches in size, permanently attached and visible on the outside covering. The tag must be written in English and include details about the mattress materials, clearly indicating that the mattress or specific materials are secondhand, and providing a good-faith description of the original manufacture date. Sellers who knowingly violate these requirements will face escalating penalties: a first offense results in a $50 fine, a second offense incurs a $500 fine, and third or subsequent offenses carry a $2,500 fine. The law includes important exemptions for individual householders selling a mattress they personally used, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and mattresses sold pursuant to a court order. These regulations aim to provide transparency for consumers purchasing secondhand mattresses and establish clear guidelines for their sale. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and individuals time to prepare for the new requirements.

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