To require proper and accurate labeling for products identified, described or sold as `chamois'.

September 27, 2005

Mr. BILIRAKIS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

To require proper and accurate labeling for products identified, described or sold as `chamois'.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Chamois Truthful Labeling Act of 2005'.

SEC. 2. LABELING, IDENTIFICATION, AND SALE OF CHAMOIS PRODUCTS.

It shall be unlawful for any person to--

(1) describe a product in commerce in the United States as consisting of `chamois', `shammy', `genuine chamois', or an equivalent, or

(2) label or identify a drying or polishing product as `chamois', `shammy', `genuine chamois', or an equivalent,

unless the product consists of the inner split of a sheepskin which has been tanned in 100 percent fish oil.

SEC. 3. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.

A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring in any court of appropriate jurisdiction an action to enjoin such violation or for such equitable relief as may be appropriate, incuding costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

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