Bill No.: HB0170                  Drafter:  LGC

 

LSO No.:  05LSO-0541              Effective Date:  2/24/2005

 

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0052

 

Chapter No.:       91

 

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Hammons

 

Catch Title:       Commonsense consumption act.

 

Subject:  Limits civil liability of producers, manufacturers, sellers, wholesalers and retailers of products for human consumption for claims of adverse health effects based on the weight gain of consumers.

 

 

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

·        Limits civil liability of producers, manufacturers, sellers, trade associations, wholesalers, brokers and retailers of products for human consumption for claims of adverse health effects based on the weight gain of consumers.

 

·        Provides exceptions for claims of injury or death if the product is mislabeled or misbranded with intent to deceive.

 

 

Comments:

 

· Popular name – Commonsense Consumption Act

 

· Contains delayed effective/repeal date – Applies only to actions commenced after the effective date of the act.