Bill > H218

This bill amends Chapter 101 of the General Laws to restrict the sale of certain items at flea markets, which are defined as locations other than permanent retail stores where space is rented to temporary vendors. Specifically, it prohibits the sale of food intended for children under two years old, drugs and cosmetics as defined by law, and any product with an expiration date, unless the seller is an authorized representative of the manufacturer or distributor with written proof of such authorization. The bill also clarifies that "manufacturer's or distributor's representative" means someone with verifiable written authorization for public retail sales, and that "flea market" excludes vendors who sell by sample or catalog for future delivery or those making sales presentations after a prior invitation. Violators face fines of $100 to $1,000 per item sold, with all prohibited products subject to seizure and forfeiture to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and presenting false credentials is also a punishable offense.