H.R. 1086 — Infant Crib Safety Act

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Infant Crib Safety Act - Makes it unlawful for any commercial user to: (1) manufacture, sell, or contract to sell any full-size or nonfull-size crib which is unsafe for any infant; or (2) sell, contract to sell or resell, lease, sublet, or otherwise place in the stream of commerce any such crib which is not new and is unsafe for any infant. Makes it unlawful for any lodging facility to offer or provide such an unsafe crib. Presumes as unsafe a crib which does not conform to specified standards in the Code of Federal Regulations and the American Society for Testing Materials Voluntary Standards, unless labeled as dangerous for an infant and not intended to be used for one.

Authorizes a fine and injunction against violators of this Act.

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2001-03-15
Introduced in House
2001-03-15
Introduced in House
2001-03-15
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2001-03-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Infant Crib Safety Act

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