2008 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1361

File Code: Business Regulation and Occupations
Sponsored By:
Delegates Stein and Cardin
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Advertising Practices - Prohibited Acts

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer from stating in any advertisement as the selling price of a vehicle an amount that represents the balance that would be owed after deduction of a down payment, trade-in allowance, or other allowance.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/8
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Dana Stein, District 11
Delegate Jon S. Cardin, District 11

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Advertising
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salesmen
Prices -see also- Consumer Price Index

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation
( 15-313 )

Documents:

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