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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - LAUNDRIES

     Introduced By: Senators Picard, and Pearson

     Date Introduced: January 22, 2015

     Referred To: Senate Commerce

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 5-16 of the General Laws entitled "Laundries" is hereby amended

by adding thereto the following section:

     5-16-4.1. Posting of dry cleaning prices - Authority to require. -- Licensing authorities

may, at their discretion, require license holders to either:

     (1) Post a list containing the retail price charged for each type of garment cleaned, dry

cleaned, or accepted for cleaning by such business, except for garments requiring special

handling or care. Any such price list shall be displayed in a prominent location on the premises of

such business for viewing by customers; or

     (2) Furnish on the premises of such business a printed leaflet or flyer containing the price

information set forth in subdivision (1) of this section. Any such leaflet or flyer shall be readily

available to customers in a conspicuous location at each service counter.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - LAUNDRIES

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     This act would require dry cleaners to post a list containing the retail price charged for

each type of garment except for garments requiring special handling, or to display a printed

leaflet or flyer listing these prices in a conspicuous location.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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