2005 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 180

File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Sponsored By:
Senators Frosh and Ruben
Entitled:
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Facsimiles - Private Cause of Action

Synopsis:

Authorizing an individual who is affected by a violation of specified provisions relating to unsolicited commercial transactions by facsimile machines to bring a civil action against the violator; authorizing the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees and damages of $250 or actual damages sustained, whichever is greater; and authorizing the court to award treble damages if it finds the violation was willful or knowing.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/21
First Reading Finance
1/25
Hearing 2/2 at 1:00 p.m.
2/7
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16
Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DAMAGES
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
SOLICITATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law
( 14-1313 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered