Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts - Deposits
Sponsor: Christopher T. Adams (District 37B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Regulation and OccupationsStatus: Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Increasing from one-third to one-half the maximum portion of a home improvement contract price that a person may receive as a deposit before or at the time of execution of the home improvement contract.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'HALLORAN, MIKE | NFIB | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Adams, Delegate Adamslegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Straughn, Karen | Consumer Protection Division | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association