California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act, prohibits the resale or transfer of restaurant reservations for a higher price than the original purchase, unless a written agreement with the restaurant allows it. It establishes a fund to collect civil penalties for violations and allows the Attorney General and affected individuals to seek legal remedies. The bill aims to prevent price gouging of restaurant reservations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits reselling restaurant reservations for more than the original purchase price.
- Allows exceptions for restaurants with written agreements permitting higher prices.
- Creates the California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act Fund to collect penalties.
- Authorizes the Attorney General and local officials to pursue civil actions.
- Provides for civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.
- Permits recovery of actual damages and attorney’s fees for victims of violations.
- Defines ‘restaurant’ as a retail food establishment.
- Creates a fund for administering the act.
Who is affected
- Restaurants
- Customers of restaurants
- Food delivery platforms
- Individuals and entities who purchase and resell reservations
- The Attorney General and local government officials
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