HB 698 -- BOLD LETTERS ON DONATION RECEPTACLES

SPONSOR:  Zimmerman

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Urban Issues by a vote of 7 to 0.

This bill specifies that the term "bold letters" as it relates to
the signage requirements on a public receptacle for donations of
unwanted household items collected by a for-profit entity means a
primary color on a white background so it is clearly visible to
the public.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and
FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will prevent scam
artists from collecting clothing in public receptacles for fake
charities by imposing more stringent signage requirements.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Zimmerman; and Anita
Walker.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am