A provision is contained in section 12(a) of the Act relieving any
purchaser from liability thereunder who ships or delivers for shipment
in commerce goods which he acquired in good faith in reliance on written
assurance from the producer, manufacturer, or dealer that the goods were
produced in compliance with section 12, and which he acquired for value
without notice of any violation. 36
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36 For a complete discussion of this subject see part 789 of
this title, General Statement on the Provisions of section 12(a) and
section 15(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, relating
to Written Assurances.
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