Consumer protection: solicitations; unfair trade practices; revise practices relating to deceptive telephone solicitations. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0351'25
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Overview
This bill updates Michigan’s Consumer Protection Act to strengthen regulations against deceptive telephone solicitations and other unfair trade practices. It expands the definition of what constitutes an unlawful method, act, or practice in trade or commerce, covering a wider range of deceptive tactics like misrepresenting product characteristics, falsely claiming warranties, and taking advantage of consumer vulnerabilities. The bill also addresses specific issues related to environmental marketing claims and the disclosure of Social Security numbers during sales transactions.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive trade practices.
- Prohibits misrepresenting product characteristics, warranties, and origins.
- Addresses deceptive environmental marketing claims regarding recycled content.
- Restricts the requirement to disclose Social Security numbers during sales transactions, with exceptions for credit applications and background checks.
- Outlines rules for prize promotions, including disclosure requirements.
- Clarifies rules regarding the use of environmental marketing claims.
- Addresses misrepresenting the purpose of a sale or transaction.
- Prohibits taking advantage of consumer vulnerabilities (disability, illiteracy).
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Businesses engaging in sales or marketing
- Telephone sales representatives
- Retailers
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