HOUSE BILL 1256

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 597

Sponsored By:

Delegate Frush

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Manufacturer, Distributor, or Factory Branch - Dealer Benefits and Web Sites

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from taking specified actions against a dealer because the dealer includes a specified Internet Web site address on advertising; prohibiting a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from refusing to offer to a dealer in Maryland specified benefit programs except under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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

House Action

2/22

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/7

Re-referred Environmental Matters

3/8

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

3/17

Hearing cancelled

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Advertising

Discrimination

Electronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds Transfer

Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.

Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salesmen

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 15-207 , 15-207 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Environmental Matters