Written Proponent Testimony on House Bill 272 - Ohio Manufacturers' Association (June 9, 2021)
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A June 9, 2021 letter to Chairman Stein of the House Commerce & Labor Committee, headed RE: House Bill 272 - Written Proponent Testimony, from the Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA). The letter states that online marketplaces give a profitable arena for selling counterfeit or stolen goods and that requiring validation of third-party sellers would let Ohio manufacturers protect their brands and intellectual property. It states that in 2018 Ohio manufacturers produced more than $112.2 billion worth of goods. The closing names Rachael Carl, Director, Public Policy Services.
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“Written Proponent Testimony on House Bill 272 - Ohio Manufacturers' Association (June 9, 2021).”
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June 9, 2021 The Honorable Dick Stein Chairman House Commerce & Labor Committee Vern Riffe Center 77 South High Street, 12th floor Columbus, OH 43215 RE: House Bill 272 – Written Proponent Testimony Dear Chairman Stein: The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide written proponent testimony on House Bill 272. In recent years, e-commerce has become a common shopping experience for consumers, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, online marketplaces became even more prevalent as a way to offer a convenient and safe option for individuals who were sheltering in place. While online shopping can be a suitable option for some shoppers, it also provides a highly profitable arena for selling counterfeit or stolen goods. Unfortunately, individuals wishing to profit from the sale of these goods can hide behind the anonymity of online marketplaces – harming legitimate companies and their brands. Ohio manufacturers are the largest contributing sector to the state’s GDP. In 2018, they produced more than $112.2 billion worth of goods. As the prevalence of fake and stolen merchandise sales rises, it is important that online retailers have a basic knowledge of third- party sellers. Requiring validation of these sellers on the front end will allow Ohio manufacturers to protect their brand and safeguard their intellectual property. Moreover, it will create seller transparency for consumers and ensuring customer trust in the products they are buying. By requiring online marketplaces to verify basic information from third-party sellers, House Bill 272 would ensure these online platforms have a minimum level of verification of the sellers, protecting both consumers and legitimate businesses. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written testimony. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Rachael Carl Director, Public Policy Services
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