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SB 415

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Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act)

Sponsor: Pamela Beidle (District 32)Committee: FinanceSubject: Business RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the period of time within which the Securities Commissioner in the Office of the Attorney General may exercise a power under certain provisions of law governing the sale of franchises; altering the period of time within which an action for liability under a certain provision of law pertaining to franchise offers for sale must be brought; providing that all franchisees have a right to join a trade association consisting of franchisees of the same franchise and to participate in the trade association for any lawful purpose; etc.

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Testimony (4)

MGA witness list
FAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBeidle, PamelaIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Beidle, Senator BeidlelegislatorIndividualOral
FWACahn, DavidMaryland State Bar AssociationOral + Written (PDF)
INFOClark, TiffanyOffice of the Attorney GeneralWritten (PDF)

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