Relating to required notifications before bringing an action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.
Summary
Requires person that intends to bring action under Unlawful Trade Practices Act to notify prospective defendant at least 30 days before bringing action and to offer prospective defendant opportunity to restore, reimburse or otherwise remedy person's loss. Provides that court may not award attorney fees to plaintiff unless plaintiff has provided notification to prospective defendant. Permits court to award attorney fees to prevailing defendant if defendant responded to notification with good-faith attempt to restore, reimburse or otherwise remedy plaintiff's loss.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Committee
2
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
In committee upon adjournment.
Mar 3, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Judiciary.
Mar 2, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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