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MD HB549

MD HB549
Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/08/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Increasing from 1 year to 3 years the statute of limitations for the prosecution or suit for enforcement of local consumer protection codes.

AI Summary

This bill increases the statute of limitations for the prosecution or enforcement of local consumer protection codes from 1 year to 3 years. The statute of limitations starts when the local authorities knew or reasonably should have known of the violation, instead of when the offense was committed. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/21/2024 ) (on 03/21/2024)

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