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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS - LAUNDRIES | |
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     Introduced By: Senator Roger Picard | |
     Date Introduced: February 06, 2013 | |
     Referred To: Senate Corporations | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
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     SECTION 1. Chapter 5-16 of the General Laws entitled "Laundries" is hereby amended |
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by adding thereto the following section: |
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     5-16-4.1. Posting of dry cleaning prices - Authority to require. -- Licensing authorities |
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may, at their discretion, require license holders to either: |
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     (1) Post a list containing the retail price charged for each type of garment cleaned, dry |
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cleaned, or accepted for cleaning by such business, except for garments requiring special |
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handling or care. Any such price list shall be displayed in a prominent location on the premises of |
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such business for viewing by customers; or |
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     (2) Furnish on the premises of such business a printed leaflet or flyer containing the price |
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information set forth in subdivision (1) of this section. Any such leaflet or flyer shall be readily |
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available to customers in a conspicuous location at each service counter. |
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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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     This act would require dry cleaners either to post a list containing the retail price taxes |
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charged for each type of garment except for garments requiring special handling, or to display a |
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printed leaflet or flyer listing these prices in a conspicuous location. |
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     This act would take effect upon passage. |
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