SB 489 – Exempts certain entities from civil actions brought under unlawful merchandising practices provisions of law

• Sponsor: Cunningham
• LR Number: 2279S.01I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance and Industry
• Last Action: 3/5/2015 - Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
• Journal Page: S515
• Effective Date: August 28, 2015

Current Bill Summary

SB 489 - Currently, certain publication entities and institutions that are regulated by the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration, the Division of Credit Unions, or the Division of Finance are exempt from unlawful merchandising practices. This act further exempts such entities from civil actions brought under provisions of law relating to unlawful merchandising practices.

This act is identical to a provision contained in HB 256 (2015).

KAYLA CRIDER