SENATE BILL 735

File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection

Sponsored By:

Senator Rosapepe

Entitled:

Consumer Protection - Lifetime Warranties on Consumer Goods

Synopsis:

Providing that a manufacturer of a consumer good is liable to a consumer for the fulfillment of a lifetime warranty by the manufacturer on the consumer good under specified circumstances; and providing that a violation of the Act is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act and is subject to specified enforcement and penalty provisions.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

2/10

First Reading Finance

2/16

Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Unfair Trade Practices

Warranties

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law

( 14-1322 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Finance