This morning DNAinfo reported that Council member Margaret Chin was “backing down” on her bill to punish people who buy knockoff goods with up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine. “We’re definitely getting some pushback,” her chief of staff Jake Itzkowitz reportedly said. “I think [the bill] may not stay in its current form. The year of jail time may change.” But Chin asks us, “Why would I back down from a bill I just introduced yesterday.” Her communications director just fired off this statement, “Council member Chin is in no way backing down from this bill…” [ more › ]
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Chin Not Backing Down On Bill To Punish Those Who Buy Counterfeit Goods