Bill Positions

Bill Number: HB 53

Bill Title: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Restricted Mailing Registry

Bill Sponsor(s): Delegate Montgomery

Subject: Commercial Law

Committee: ECM

Bill Summary: This bill would create a "Do not mail list" in the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's office. Persons that mail a solicitation to someone on the list would be subject to damages of up to $5,000 for each violation, and other court ordered relief.

History: SB 548 of 2007 was withdrawn by the sponsor.

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: This bill would create cumbersome burdens on businesses that mail solicitations to individuals and subject the businesses to unreasonable penalties. Adequate options already exist for persons who wish to opt out from direct mail solicitations.

Position Statement: Coming Soon

Chamber Staff: Ron Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.