PROHIBIT SALE OF DISPOSABLE CELL PHONES
House Bill 4306
Sponsor: Rep. Chris Kolb
Committee: Commerce
Complete to 3-26-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4306 AS INTRODUCED 2-27-03
The bill would amend the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to prohibit the sale, or the offering for sale, of disposable cellular telephones. A violation would be subject to a civil fine of at least $250 per violation.
The term "disposable cellular telephone" would mean a cellular mobile radio telephone or other radio telephone that 1) does not require an access line or service; is designed and marketed for use only for a fixed period for which a cellular telephone service supplier provides prepaid calling services; and 3) cannot receive incoming calls.
MCL 445.903e
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.