MA H153

Bill

Restricting the sale of certain items at flea markets

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to restrict sales of certain items and products at flea markets, so-called. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to restrict the sale of certain items at flea markets. Specifically, it prohibits the sale of food intended for children under 2 years old, drugs and cosmetics, and any product with an expiration date, unless the seller can provide written proof of authorization from the manufacturer or distributor to sell those products at retail. The bill defines a "flea market" as any location, other than a permanent retail store, where space is rented or made available to vendors. Violators would face a fine of between $100 and $1,000 per violation, and the seized products would be forfeited to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to maintain a public record of any violations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Colleen Garry (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 07/02/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H153

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H153
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H153.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1484	Repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1498	Relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions	Accompanied a new draft, see H3664	Similar To
H1612	Relative to the refund of sales tax upon return of merchandise	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H185	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H209	Relative to the sale of alcohol on Sundays	Read and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
H4114	For a law relative to reducing the burden of sales and use taxes and requiring a sales tax free weekend	No further action taken	Similar To
H4638	Consumer Protection	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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