SENATE BILL 239

Sponsored By:

Senator Frosh

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

Senate Action

1/23

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/30

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

3/9

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

3/10

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

3/12

Third Reading Passed (46-0)

4/1

Returned Passed

House Action

3/12

First Reading Economic Matters

3/17

Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

4/2

Favorable Report by Economic Matters

3/29

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

3/30

Third Reading Passed (129-8)

Action after passage in Senate and House

4/14

Approved by the Governor

- Chapter 43

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):

Senate

March 12, 2009: Third Reading Passed (46-0)

House

March 30, 2009: Third Reading Passed (129-8)