Bill Summary for H 599 (2023-2024)

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Apr 13 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 599 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 13, 2023
AN ACT PROHIBITING UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING BY FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORMS.
Intro. by White, Pike.

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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.