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Withdrawn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