SF0011

Official summary

Bill Summary - 20LSO-0186 Bill No.: SF0011 Effective: 7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM LSO No.: 20LSO-0186 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0002 Chapter No.: 13 Prime Sponsor: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee Catch Title: Consumer protection act amendments. Subject: Amending notice requirements and available remedies for consumer-protection actions. Summary/Major Elements: Under current law, the Attorney General can initiate a lawsuit against any person who has engaged in unlawful business practices by giving notice before commencing that lawsuit and by giving the person a reasonable opportunity to show why the lawsuit should not be commenced. The act removes the advance notice requirements before the Attorney General can commence a consumer protection lawsuit. The act also provides that ex parte temporary restraining orders are an available remedy for restraining and preventing violations of the consumer protection statutes. The act also makes a conforming amendment to strike a redundant reference regarding exclusive remedies. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.