A bill to amend chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes used in consumer product recalls, for law enforcement, and for other purposes.
Makes these prohibitions applicable to visible product identification codes affixed to or embedded in any good held for sale or distribution in or shipped in interstate or foreign commerce, including any good held in a Customs Service bonded warehouse or foreign trade zone. Lists specified exceptions regarding: (1) Universal Product Code codes; and (2) repackaging for resale.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) criminal penalties; (2) injunctions and impounding, forfeiture, and disposition of goods; (3) civil remedies; and (4) enforcement actions by Federal agencies, including the Customs Service.
(Sec. 3) Requires the Attorney General's report to Congress to include information regarding tampering with product identification codes.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S816-817)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S817-819)
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