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Updated: 11:05 PM Jan 10, 2009
Fine For Selling Kids Products With Lead, Not Intended For Consignment Or Thrift Stores
A new law to go into effect February 10th, makes it illegal for stores to sell any child's product with lead in it. This caused lots of concern for private sellers, consignment and thrift stores that can't afford to test everything for lead. Posted: 9:03 PM Jan 10, 2009Reporter: Stephanie Ross Email Address: Sross@kktv.com |
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Another instance of the government taking responsibility out of parents & peoples hands. Making laws does not hold a "level of responsibility". Sure led toys are not a good way to go, but perverting legislation and copping out by saying they wont be under the law, only fined if led toys discovered is a typical ploy to try and look like they are helping but not being forceful even though it is clear no one would take that chance. If the government is to be involved at all it would be to have notice of what toys contain led and let the people decide the risks they wish to assume and not write legislation turning regular people into criminals. Same deal with seat belt laws, hmmm the economy is tough so lets write controlling legislation with insane fines with potential to generate revenue. Get a grip, the government isn't your mommy and daddy and your not a child.
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Thank you for a balanced story. For further information and to send a letter to your legislators with just a couple of clicks got to http://www.savekidsresale.com
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I am extremely concerned about this law because not only have I given to consignment stores but I have purchased much from these shops to clothe my 7 children. With this law in place many of these small business will have to 'close their doors'. I believe that federal and state agencies will have to provide even more assistance for families because of constricting laws like this in place and the state of our struggling economy. Now more than ever there are families which depend on buying and/or selling quality childrens clothes, toys, strollers, etc to provide for the needs of their children. Laws like this one will take an even greater toll on our suffering economy. -Thank you, Jodie, for speaking up!
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