| SB 1169 | Makes the Robinson-Patman Price Discrimination Act enforceable in state courts |
| Sponsor: | Childers | |||
| LR Number: | 4354S.04I | Fiscal Note: | 4354-04 | |
| Committee: | Judiciary | |||
| Last Action: | 03/12/02 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2002 | |||
SB 1169 - This act makes the Robinson-Patman Price Discrimination Act enforceable in state courts.
This act also makes the Robinson-Patman Price Discrimination Act applicable to sales and transactions that occur in part within the state and enforceable in all state courts, including injunctive relief provisions.
Private suit under the Robinson-Patman Act is authorized as well as suits by municipalities and governmental agencies. The Attorney General may intervene in any private suit filed under the Robinson-Patman Act.
Federal court interpretations of the Robinson-Patman Act may
serve as precedents for state courts.
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