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The Consumer Protection Bill
Consumer protection time limit triples
Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes
Good for everyday people ·
Gives people more time to sue for consumer protection
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This bill would help people by giving them more time to take action against companies that cheat them, so now is the time to support it
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The facts
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- Increases the time limit to sue from 1 year to 3 years
- Applies to local consumer protection codes
- Allows for equitable relief, a fine, or a penalty
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