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Senate enacts clearer protections against predatory door‑to‑door sales
Summary
The Senate approved House Bill 36‑05 to codify a court finding that falsely telling a consumer they cannot cancel a home solicitation sale is unlawful and to make such conduct a violation of the Unlawful Trade Practices Act, proponents said.
The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 36‑05 on third reading to strengthen protections for consumers who make purchases solicited in their homes. Sponsors said the bill codifies a long‑standing court ruling and makes it explicit that deceptive statements about cancellation rights under the Home Solicitation Sales Act are unlawful trade practices.
Senator Broadman, presenting the bill, said: "This bill, reinforces, and affirms a 50 year old court…
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