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Legislation


2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 597

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1256
Sponsored By:
Senators Raskin and Forehand
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.
Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/9
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings Withdrawn
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

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

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
Judicial Proceedings
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