HOUSE BILL 997

Sponsored By:

Delegate Conaway

Entitled:

Consumer Protection - Sales of Consumer Goods Conditioned on Free Trials of Consumer Goods or Consumer Services - Prohibited

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from requiring a consumer, as a condition to purchase consumer goods, to accept consumer services or additional consumer goods for a trial period; providing that a violation of the Act is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act and is subject to specified enforcement and penalty provisions; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Economic Matters

2/25

Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.

3/10

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate 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

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Penalties

Unfair Trade Practices

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law

( 14-1322 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered