Reading Room Document

Acceptance of Position With Montgomery Ward Company by Consumer Product Safety Commission Employee

This document is a legal opinion regarding whether a former employee of the Consumer Product Safety Commission can accept a position with Montgomery Ward, a retailer that imports a small percentage of its products. The conclusion reached is that the former employee is not barred from accepting the position with Montgomery Ward, as the post-employment bar of the Consumer Product Safety Act does not apply to retailers. The document presents questions related to the interpretation of the Act, the definition of "manufacturer," and the legislative intent behind the post-employment bar, ultimately concluding that the former employee can accept the position with Montgomery Ward.

January 11, 1978