SENATE BILL 521

File Code: Commercial Law - Generally Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1233

Sponsored By:

Senator Dorman

Entitled:

Trade Regulation - Maryland Sales Below Cost Act

Synopsis:

Altering and expanding the remedies available under the Maryland Sales Below Cost Act for a violation of that Act; providing that the remedies available include an award to a prevailing plaintiff of treble damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and expert witness fees; and altering the definition of "cost to the retailer".

Legislative History

Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Finance

2/6

Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.

3/7

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS -see also- LEGAL AID, STATE'S ATTORNEYS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- SMALL BUSINESS

DAMAGES

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

WITNESSES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Commercial Law

( 11-401 , 11-405 , 11-405 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available