2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 657

CHAPTER NUMBER: 44
File Code: Commercial Law - Generally Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 239
Sponsored By:
Delegate Manno
Entitled:
Maryland Antitrust Act - Establishment of Minimum Sale Price for Commodities or Services - Prohibited

Synopsis:

Providing that a contract, combination, or conspiracy that establishes a minimum price below which a retailer, wholesaler, or distributor may not sell a commodity or service is an unreasonable restraint of trade or commerce under a specified provision of the Maryland Antitrust Act.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/9
First Reading Economic Matters
2/18
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
3/11
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/13
Third Reading Passed (114-20)
4/1
Returned Passed
Senate Action
3/16
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
4/3
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/1
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Action after passage in House and Senate
4/14
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 44

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Antitrust Enforcement
Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc
Prices -see also- Consumer Price Index
Unfair Trade Practices

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law
( 11-204 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
March 13, 2009: Third Reading Passed (114-20)
Senate
April 2, 2009: Third Reading Passed (47-0)