California 2017-2018 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB3183 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3183Introduced by Assembly Member CarrilloFebruary 16, 2018 An act to amend Section 301 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to consumers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3183, as introduced, Carrillo. Consumers.Existing law states that it is the intent of the Legislature to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers, and that the government advances the interests of consumers by, among other things, protecting consumers from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 301 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:301. It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure ensure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers interests in all branches and levels of government.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3183Introduced by Assembly Member CarrilloFebruary 16, 2018 An act to amend Section 301 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to consumers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3183, as introduced, Carrillo. Consumers.Existing law states that it is the intent of the Legislature to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers, and that the government advances the interests of consumers by, among other things, protecting consumers from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
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11	11	Assembly Bill No. 3183
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13	13	Introduced by Assembly Member CarrilloFebruary 16, 2018
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15	15	Introduced by Assembly Member Carrillo
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18	18	An act to amend Section 301 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to consumers.
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20	20	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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22	22	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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24	24	AB 3183, as introduced, Carrillo. Consumers.
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26	26	Existing law states that it is the intent of the Legislature to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers, and that the government advances the interests of consumers by, among other things, protecting consumers from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.
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28	28	Existing law states that it is the intent of the Legislature to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers, and that the government advances the interests of consumers by, among other things, protecting consumers from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers.
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30	30	This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.
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36	36	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 301 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:301. It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure ensure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers interests in all branches and levels of government.
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38	38	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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40	40	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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42	42	SECTION 1. Section 301 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:301. It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure ensure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers interests in all branches and levels of government.
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44	44	SECTION 1. Section 301 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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48	48	301. It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure ensure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers interests in all branches and levels of government.
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50	50	301. It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure ensure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers interests in all branches and levels of government.
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52	52	301. It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure ensure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers interests in all branches and levels of government.
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56	56	301. It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure ensure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which that are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers interests in all branches and levels of government.