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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring bedding to be securely sealed and packaged prior to shipping or delivery to end-user consumers
Purpose
This legislation would mandate that any person or entity that produces, manufactures, packages, distributes, or sells new bedding in this state ensure that such bedding is securely packaged and sealed prior to shipping and prior to delivery to end-use consumers.
Summary of specific provisions
This legislation amends the general business law by adding a new section that mandates the sealing and packaging of bedding prior to shipment and distribution.
Justification
Currently, bedding is not required by law to be properly sealed and packaged by those who produce, manufacture, package, distribute, or sell such bedding in New York State. This opens up the door for rodents and other pests to get inside the bedding without anyone being aware. This could be particularly dangerous should the bedding be bedding used for a baby or young child, thus possibly leaving the child in harm's way. This legislation aims to eliminate that possibility to better protect consumers.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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