1996 Regular Session

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