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Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextRETAIL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Creates the Retail Consumer Protection Act. Provides that all businesses engaged in retail commerce shall have a designated employee who has the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of all posted and advertised prices. Provides that the person designated for ensuring the accuracy of all posted and advertised prices shall keep a written record of any customer complaints received concerning any overcharging or other acts of consumer fraud, unfair methods of competition, and deceptive business practices. Requires the record to be kept for no less than 2 years and made available to investigators of the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Weights and Measures upon request. Provides that any person engaged in retail commerce that is alerted by a customer of any overcharging shall immediately report the overcharge to the person designated for ensuring the accuracy of posted and advertised prices, who shall investigate the alleged error. Provides that,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextFUEL TEMP-DELIVERY STUDY Amends the Weights and Measures Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct a survey on the effect of temperatures on fuel deliveries. Provides that the survey shall be conducted during routine dispenser inspections by determining the accuracy of fuel delivery and by recording fuel temperature, air temperature, and storage tank temperature at fuel stations and other fuel facilities subject to inspection. Provides that the Department shall submit the results of the survey to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis and comparison of various options relative to temperature-corrected gallonage temperatures. Provides that the Agency shall evaluate how different reference temperatures or temperature correction devices apply to alternative fuels and low-carbon fuel standards. Provides that the Agency shall convene an advisory group no later than January 25, 2009, that includes, but is not limited [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
RETAIL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Creates the Retail Consumer Protection Act. Provides that certain businesses engaged in retail commerce shall have at least one designated employee responsible for ensuring the accuracy of posted and advertised prices and resolving customer complaints related to the accuracy of prices. Provides that any person engaged in retail commerce who is alerted by a customer of overcharging shall immediately report the overcharge to the designated employee, who shall investigate the alleged error. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall maintain a hotline to receive complaints. Provides that the Director of Agriculture shall: provide an annual written report describing activities to implement the Act and any substitute local ordinances; and adopt rules. Establishes penalties. Amends the Weights and Measures Act to grant city sealers the powers established in the Retail Consumer Protection Act.
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Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextFUEL TEMP-DELIVERY STUDY Amends the Weights and Measures Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct a survey on the effect of temperatures on fuel deliveries. Provides that the survey shall be conducted during routine dispenser inspections by determining the accuracy of fuel delivery and by recording fuel temperature, air temperature, and storage tank temperature at fuel stations and other fuel facilities subject to inspection. Provides that the Department shall submit the results of the survey to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis and comparison of various options relative to temperature-corrected gallonage temperatures. Provides that the Agency shall evaluate how different reference temperatures or temperature correction devices apply to alternative fuels and low-carbon fuel standards. Provides that the Agency shall convene an advisory group no later than January 25, 2009, that includes, but is not limited [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
RETAIL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Creates the Retail Consumer Protection Act. Provides that certain businesses engaged in retail commerce shall have at least one designated employee responsible for ensuring the accuracy of posted and advertised prices and resolving customer complaints related to the accuracy of prices. Provides that any person engaged in retail commerce who is alerted by a customer of overcharging shall immediately report the overcharge to the designated employee, who shall investigate the alleged error. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall maintain a hotline to receive complaints. Provides that the Director of Agriculture shall: provide an annual written report describing activities to implement the Act and any substitute local ordinances; and adopt rules. Establishes penalties. Amends the Weights and Measures Act to grant city sealers the powers established in the Retail Consumer Protection Act.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextRETAIL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Creates the Retail Consumer Protection Act. Provides that all businesses engaged in retail commerce shall have a designated employee who has the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of all posted and advertised prices. Provides that the person designated for ensuring the accuracy of all posted and advertised prices shall keep a written record of any customer complaints received concerning any overcharging or other acts of consumer fraud, unfair methods of competition, and deceptive business practices. Requires the record to be kept for no less than 2 years and made available to investigators of the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Weights and Measures upon request. Provides that any person engaged in retail commerce that is alerted by a customer of any overcharging shall immediately report the overcharge to the person designated for ensuring the accuracy of posted and advertised prices, who shall investigate the alleged error. Provides that,[...] show full description
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