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HOUSE BILL 797

File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection

Sponsored By:
Delegates Hecht, Bronrott, Carr, Howard, Riley, and Robinson

Entitled:
Consumer Protection - Damages for Violations of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to award statutory damages in an amount not less than $500 or more than $5,000 and treble damages under specified circumstances to a person who is injured by a violation of the Maryland Consumer Protection 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
House Action
2/11
First Reading Economic Matters
2/18
Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Sue Hecht, District 3A
Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16
Delegate Alfred C. Carr, Jr., District 18
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate B. Daniel Riley, District 34A
Delegate Barbara Robinson, District 40

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.
Damages

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law
( 13-408 )

Documents:

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

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

Amendments: None offered


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