Amends proposed GS 75-44 as follows. Removes the term establishment and adds the term restaurant, defined as a business primarily engaged in the preparation and sale of food and beverages for consumption on or off the premises. Replaces the term "establishment," or "eating establishment," with "restaurant" throughout the act.
UNFAIR ADVERTISING/FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORMS.
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AN ACT PROHIBITING UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING BY FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORMS.Intro. by White, Pike.
Bill History:
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Thu, 13 Apr 2023 House: Filed
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Mon, 17 Apr 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary 1
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Mon, 1 May 2023 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Tue, 2 May 2023 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 2 May 2023 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 2 May 2023 House: Added to Calendar
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Tue, 2 May 2023 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Tue, 2 May 2023 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Tue, 2 May 2023 House: Special Message Sent To Senate
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Tue, 2 May 2023 Senate: Special Message Received From House
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Tue, 2 May 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 2 May 2023 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 599 (2023-2024)Summary date: May 1 2023 - View Summary
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Bill H 599 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 13 2023 - View Summary
Enacts GS 75-44 establishing the following as unfair and deceptive trade practices by food delivery platforms unless it obtains express written authorization from an establishment or the establishment’s agent: (1) advertising, directly or indirectly, any statement or image that implies an establishment has partnered with the food delivery platform; (2) using a likeness, trademark, or other intellectual property belonging to an establishment; or (3) arranging for the delivery of a food order from an establishment. Specifies that an establishment, or the establishment's agent, may revoke authorization by notifying the food delivery platform in writing. Allows for the establishment to bring a civil action for any violations under the State’s consumer protection law as well as to seek injunctive relief. Defines establishment and food delivery platform. Effective October 1, 2023.