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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:

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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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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

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

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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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