This bill makes it illegal to use bots or other software to bypass purchase limits and inventory controls that online retailers put in place to ensure fair access to products. The law specifically prohibits circumventing these security measures and also bans selling products that were obtained through such circumvention if the seller knew or should have known about the illegal purchase. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law and treat violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices, and state attorneys general can also bring lawsuits on behalf of consumers harmed by these practices. The bill includes exceptions allowing security researchers and companies to develop and test software for legitimate cybersecurity purposes. No specific funding or implementation timeline is provided in the legislation.
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