HOUSE BILL 1361

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

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