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Senate approves direct‑sales enforcement bill after floor debate over definitions

Utah State Senate · February 8, 2006
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Summary

Senate Bill 182, a direct‑sales/pyramid‑scheme enforcement bill based on model language, passed the Senate after floor debate about the definition of 'compensation' and whether the measure could unintentionally sweep in legitimate businesses; sponsors said enforcement agencies endorsed the language.

Senate Bill 182, sponsored by Senator Madsen, was debated on the floor as senators considered model language designed to provide enforcement tools against illegitimate pyramid schemes while protecting legitimate direct‑selling businesses.

Several senators, including Senator Wadobs and Senator McCoy, raised concerns about the bill’s definition of compensation and whether the…

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