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SENATE BILL 239

CHAPTER NUMBER: 43
File Code: Commercial Law - Generally
Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 657

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

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



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