Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT PENALIZING MALL AND STORE OWNERS ENGAGING IN THE SALE OF CONTRABAND PRODUCTS
Date filed
July 1, 2004
Scope
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00493 |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT PENALIZING MALL AND STORE OWNERS ENGAGING IN THE SALE OF CONTRABAND PRODUCTS |
| ABSTRACT : Smuggled and pirated goods not only distort normal pricing mechanisms but also affect other market forces that contribute to the decline of the local economy. This bill seeks to clamp down on these illegal activities by penalizing store/stall owners who engage in the selling of contraband products. It also provide penalties for mall owners who tolerate the selling of contraband products by their tenants. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : SOLIS, JOSE G. |
| DATE FILED : 2004-07-01 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY ON 2004-07-27 |
Abstract
Smuggled and pirated goods not only distort normal pricing mechanisms but also affect other market forces that contribute to the decline of the local economy. This bill seeks to clamp down on these illegal activities by penalizing store/stall owners who engage in the selling of contraband products. It also provide penalties for mall owners who tolerate the selling of contraband products by their tenants.
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