Tagging requirements for bedding, upholstered furniture, and filling material

(1) (a) The manufacturer, retailer, or repairer shall securely tag bedding, upholstered furniture, and filling material. (b) A tag shall be at least six square inches and plainly and indelibly labeled with: (i) information as the department requires by rule; (ii) according to the filling material type, the words "All New Material," "Secondhand Material," or "Owner's Material," stamped or printed on the label; and (iii) the word "USED" stamped or printed on the label of a used mattress. (c) A label shall be placed on the article in such a position as to facilitate ease of examination. (2) (a) If more than one type of filling material is used in an item, the percentage, by weight, of each component part shall be listed in order of predominance. (b) If a descriptive statement is made about the frame, cover, or style of the article, the statement shall, in fact, be true. (c) Quilted clothing shall be tagged and labeled in conformity with the Federal Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, 15 U.S.C. Secs. 70 through 70i. (3) A person, except the purchaser, may not remove, deface, or alter a tag attached according to this chapter. (4) A used mattress shall be tagged with the word "USED," in accordance with rules established by the department. (5) The retailer of a used mattress shall display the mattress so that the "USED" tag is clearly visible to a customer. (6) (a) For items containing down or feather, a manufacturer, retailer, or repairer may use the terms "reclaimed," "reclaimed material," "recycled," or "recycled material" on a tag attached to the item if the item contains reclaimed or recycled material as defined in Section 4-10-102. (b) If a term allowed under this Subsection (6) is included on a tag, a manufacturer, retailer, or repairer shall: (i) indicate whether an item is "new" or "used" as defined in this chapter; and (ii) comply with Subsection (2).