The proposed bill amends title 44, chapter 10, article 7 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 44-1535, which pertains to consumer fraud. The bill requires that any person advertising, displaying, or offering a price for goods or services in Arizona must include all mandatory fees or charges in the advertised price. Additionally, the bill mandates that a clear refund process, including the possibility of a full refund and the time frame for a refund, must be described on the receipt after purchase.

The bill also establishes that failure to comply with these requirements is an unlawful practice, empowering the attorney general to investigate and take action, which may include seeking an injunction to stop the unlawful practice. Violators of this section could face a fine of up to $5,000. The definition of mandatory fees or charges includes fees that must be paid to purchase the advertised good or service, are not reasonably avoidable, and are for goods or services that a reasonable consumer would expect to be included with the purchase. However, the definition explicitly excludes government-imposed taxes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 44-1535