1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1301

File Code: Business Regulation and Occupations
Sponsored By:
Delegate Schade
Entitled:
Business Regulation - Home Improvement Commission - Distribution of Civil Penalties Collected

Synopsis:

Altering the distribution of civil penalties collected by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission for violations of Title 8 of the Business Regulation Article; requiring the Commission to distribute up to 50% of all moneys collected on a violation to the complainant to reimburse the complainant for the amount of actual damages proved by the complainant to the Commission; requiring the Commission to reimburse itself for any administrative expenses incurred in dealing with the violation; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
2/18
First Reading Economic Matters
2/19
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG.; LABELING; WARRANTIES.
DAMAGES
HOME IMPROVEMENT
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Business Regulation
( 8-620 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)