HOUSE BILL 309

File Code: Business Regulation and Occupations

Sponsored By:

Delegates Sher, Petzold, Nathan-Pulliam, Phillips, and Harrison

Entitled:

Cemeteries - Preneed Burial Contracts - Cancellation

Synopsis:

Authorizing a buyer or the buyer's representative or authorized agent to cancel the purchase of a casket or casket vault under a preneed burial contract prior to taking physical delivery of the casket or casket vault for burial.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/28

First Reading Economic Matters

2/2

Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/13

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Tod David Sher, District 14A

Delegate Hattie N. Harrison, District 45

Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10

Delegate Carol S. Petzold, District 19

Delegate Wendell F. Phillips, District 41

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CEMETERIES

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

CONTRACTS -see also- LAND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; PROCUREMENT

Bill affects the following Statute:

Business Regulation

( 5-709 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered