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MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  9-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 9 - Secured Transactions|Subtitle 8 - Transition Provisions for 2012 Amendments|Section 9-807 - When Initial Financing Statement Suffices to Continue Effectiveness of Financing Statement

    (a)    The filing of an initial financing statement in the office specified in § 9–501 continues the effectiveness of a pre–effective–date financing statement if:        (1)    The filing of an initial financing statement in that office would be effective to perfect a security interest under this title, as amended by the Act;        (2)    The pre–effective–date financing statement was filed in an office in another state; and        (3)    The initial financing statement satisfies subsection (c).    (b)    The filing of an initial financing statement under subsection (a) continues the effectiveness of the pre–effective–date financing statement:        (1)    If the initial financing statement is filed before the Act takes effect, for the period provided in § 9–515, as it existed before the Act takes effect, with respect to an initial financing statement; and        (2)    If the initial financing statement is filed after the Act takes effect, for the period provided in § 9–515, as amended by the Act, with respect to an initial financing statement.    (c)    To be effective for purposes of subsection (a), an initial financing statement must:        (1)    Satisfy the requirements of Subtitle 5, as amended by the Act, for an initial financing statement;        (2)    Identify the pre–effective–date financing statement by indicating the office in which the financing statement was filed and providing the dates of filing and file numbers, if any, of the financing statement and of the most recent continuation statement filed with respect to the financing statement; and        (3)    Indicate that the pre–effective–date financing statement remains effective.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  9-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 9 - Secured Transactions|Subtitle 8 - Transition Provisions for 2012 Amendments|Section 9-808 - Amendment of Pre-Effective-Date Financing Statement

    (a)    After the Act takes effect, a person may add or delete collateral covered by, continue or terminate the effectiveness of, or otherwise amend the information provided in, a pre–effective–date financing statement only in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in this title, as amended by the Act. However, the effectiveness of a pre–effective–date financing statement also may be terminated in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction in which the financing statement is filed.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), if the law of this State governs perfection of a security interest, the information in a pre–effective–date financing statement may be amended after the Act takes effect only if:        (1)    The pre–effective–date financing statement and an amendment are filed in the office specified in § 9–501;        (2)    An amendment is filed in the office specified in § 9–501 concurrently with, or after the filing in that office of, an initial financing statement that satisfies § 9–807(c); or        (3)    An initial financing statement that provides the information as amended and satisfies § 9–807(c) is filed in the office specified in § 9–501.    (c)    If the law of this State governs perfection of a security interest, the effectiveness of a pre–effective–date financing statement may be continued only under § 9–806(c) and (e) or § 9–807.    (d)    Whether or not the law of this State governs perfection of a security interest, the effectiveness of a pre–effective–date financing statement filed in this State may be terminated after the Act takes effect by filing a termination statement in the office in which the pre–effective–date financing statement is filed, unless an initial financing statement that satisfies § 9–807(c) has been filed in the office specified by the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in this title, as amended by the Act, as the office in which to file a financing statement.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  9-809 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 9 - Secured Transactions|Subtitle 8 - Transition Provisions for 2012 Amendments|Section 9-809 - Person Entitled to File Initial Financing Statement or Continuation Statement

    A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this subtitle if:        (1)    The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and        (2)    The filing is necessary under this subtitle:            (A)    To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before the Act takes effect; or            (B)    To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  9-810 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 9 - Secured Transactions|Subtitle 8 - Transition Provisions for 2012 Amendments|Section 9-810 - Priority

    The Act determines the priority of conflicting claims to collateral. However, if the relative priorities of the claims were established before the Act takes effect, this title, as it existed before the Act takes effect, determines priority.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-101 - Declaration of Policy; Administration of Subtitle; Construction

    It is the policy of the State of Maryland to oppose restraints of trade and unfair trade practices in the form of foreign discriminatory boycotts not specifically authorized by the law of the United States which are fostered or imposed by foreign persons, foreign governments or international organizations against any domestic individual on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. It is also the policy of the State of Maryland to oppose those actions, including the formation of agreements, understandings or contractual arrangements, expressed or implied, which have the effect of furthering or supporting these discriminatory boycotts, in order that the peace, health, safety, prosperity and general welfare of all the inhabitants of the State may be protected and ensured. It is the further policy of the State of Maryland not to impede domestic or foreign commerce, the free flow of goods in commerce, or actions reasonably necessary to protect goods moving in commerce. The State of Maryland recognizes the right of Maryland firms to decide whether to enter into commercial agreements with foreign firms, provided the agreement does not contravene U.S. foreign policy or any federal or Maryland laws and the agreement does not discriminate against domestic individuals entitled to the benefit of the laws of Maryland on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin, and the right of Maryland firms to decide whether to enter into a commercial agreement with a foreign firm that would advance the political and economic interests of a foreign country provided that agreement does not contravene U.S. foreign policy or federal or Maryland laws and does not discriminate against domestic individuals entitled to the benefits of the laws of Maryland on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, or national origin. This subtitle shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the State of Maryland for the protection of the people of this State, and shall be administered and principally enforced by the Attorney General of the State of Maryland. The provisions of this subtitle shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate this declaration of policy and the laws and Constitution of the United States, but nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to infringe upon the right of the United States government to regulate interstate and foreign commerce.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-103 - Participation in Discriminatory Boycott Unlawful

    It is unlawful for a person to:    (a)    Knowingly participate in a discriminatory boycott; or    (b)    Knowingly aid or assist any other person in participating in a discriminatory boycott. However, nothing in this subtitle shall make it unlawful for any person who does not otherwise participate or agree to participate in a “discriminatory boycott” merely to handle or ship the goods of a person who may be in violation of this subtitle.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-104 - Responsibility to Report Violations

    If any violation or possible violation of this subtitle comes to the attention of any officer or any department, board, commission, bureau, division, office or other agency of the Executive Branch of the State government or of any political subdivision of the State, that officer or the chief administrative officer of the department, board, commission, bureau, division, office or other agency, as the case may be, shall submit promptly a written report of the violation or possible violation to the Attorney General. The report shall contain a full statement of the facts and circumstances regarding the violation or possible violation, including the names and addresses of all persons who have or may have knowledge or information with respect to it, and shall be accompanied by copies of any documents pertinent to the violation or possible violation that are in the possession or control of the person making the report.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-105 - Production of Documents for Inspection by Attorney General

    Except for purposes of a criminal prosecution, if the Attorney General believes that a person is in possession, custody or control of any documents relevant to the subject matter of an investigation of a possible violation of this subtitle, he may demand and obtain the production of these documents in the manner provided for by § 11–205 of this title.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-106 - Assurance of Discontinuance of Prohibited Act

    (a)    In enforcing this subtitle, the Attorney General may accept an assurance of discontinuance of an act or practice considered in violation of this subtitle from any person engaged in the act or practice.    (b)    The assurance of discontinuance shall be in writing and filed with and subject to the approval of the court of the county where the alleged violator resides or has his principal place of business.    (c)    The assurance of discontinuance may not be considered for any purpose as an admission of a violation. However, proof of failure to comply with the assurance of discontinuance is prima facie evidence of a violation of this subtitle.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-107 - Criminal Proceedings

    (a)    The Attorney General shall investigate suspected criminal violations of this subtitle and may require assistance from any State’s Attorney for that purpose.    (b)    The Attorney General shall commence and try all prosecutions under this subtitle with the State’s Attorney for the county where the prosecution is brought.    (c)    With respect to the commencement and trial of the prosecution, the Attorney General has all the powers and duties vested by law in State’s Attorneys with respect to criminal prosecutions.    (d)    A prosecution for any offense in violation of this subtitle shall be commenced within four years after the offense is committed.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-108 - Cooperation With Federal Government and Other States

    The Attorney General may cooperate with the federal government and other states in enforcement of this subtitle.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-109 - Civil Actions

    (a)    (1)    The Attorney General shall institute proceedings in equity to prevent or restrain violations of § 11-103 of this subtitle and may require assistance from any State’s Attorney for that purpose.        (2)    In a proceeding under this section, the court shall determine whether a violation has been committed and enter any judgment or decree necessary to:            (i)    Remove the effects of any violation it finds; and            (ii)    Prevent continuation or renewal of the violation in the future.    (b)    (1)    The United States, the State, and any political subdivision organized under the authority of the State is a person having standing to bring an action under this subsection.        (2)    A person injured by a violation of § 11-103 of this subtitle may maintain an action for damages or for an injunction or both against any person who has committed the violation.        (3)    If an injunction is issued, the complainant shall be awarded costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.        (4)    In an action for damages, if an injury due to a violation of § 11-103 of this subtitle is found, the person injured shall be awarded three times the amount of actual damages which results from the violation, with costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.        (5)    The Attorney General may bring an action on behalf of the State or any of its political subdivisions to recover the damages provided for by this subsection or any comparable provision of federal law.    (c)    (1)    An action brought to enforce this subtitle shall be commenced within four years after the cause of action accrues.        (2)    For the purposes of this subsection, a cause of action for a continuing violation accrues at the time of the latest violation.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-110 - Cumulative Remedies

    The remedies provided in this subtitle are cumulative.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-111 - Penalties

    Any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of § 11-103 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-112 - Contract Provision Declared Void

    Any provision of any contract or other document or other agreement which violates, or which, if observed by the person intended to be bound by the provision, would cause a violation of § 11-103 of this subtitle shall be null and void as being against the public policy of the State of Maryland.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-113 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

    The Attorney General may promulgate rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of this subtitle with respect to the persons subject to their respective jurisdictions and have the duty, and all powers necessary, to enforce any rules and regulations so promulgated.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-114 - Applicability of Antitrust Laws

    This subtitle may not be deemed to supersede, restrict or otherwise limit the continuing applicability of the antitrust laws of the State of Maryland.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 1 - Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act|Section 11-115 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Foreign Discriminatory Boycotts Act.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Attorney General” means the Attorney General of Maryland or his designee.    (c)    “Commodity” means goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies, or any other articles in trade or commerce.    (d)    “County” includes Baltimore City.    (e)    “Court” means the circuit court of a county.    (f)    “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.    (g)    “Service” means any activity performed in whole or in part for the purpose of financial gain, and includes any sale, rental, leasing, or licensing for use.    (h)    “Trade or commerce” includes all economic activity within the State which involves or relates to any commodity or service.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-202 - Purpose, Interpretation, and Construction of Subtitle

    (a)    (1)    The General Assembly of Maryland declares that the purpose of this subtitle is to complement the body of federal law governing restraints of trade, unfair competition, and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent acts or practices in order to protect the public and foster fair and honest intrastate competition.        (2)    It is the intent of the General Assembly that, in construing this subtitle, the courts be guided by the interpretation given by the federal courts to the various federal statutes dealing with the same or similar matters, including:            (i)    Act of July 2, 1890, ch. 647, 26 U.S. Stat. 209, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1 through 7;            (ii)    Act of Oct. 15, 1914, ch. 323, 38 U.S. Stat. 730, 15 U.S.C. §§ 12 through 27, 44;            (iii)    Act of August 17, 1937, ch. 690, Title VIII, 50 U.S. Stat. 693, 15 U.S.C. § 1;            (iv)    Act of July 7, 1955, ch. 281, 69 U.S. Stat. 282, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1 through 3;            (v)    Act of May 26, 1938, ch. 283, 52 U.S. Stat. 446, 15 U.S.C. § 13c; and            (vi)    Any similar act passed in the future.        (3)    It is also the intent of the General Assembly that, in deciding whether conduct restrains or monopolizes trade or commerce or may substantially lessen competition within the State, determination of the relevant market or effective area of competition may not be limited by the boundaries of the State.    (b)    (1)    For the purpose and intent stated in subsection (a) of this section, this subtitle shall be liberally construed to serve its beneficial purposes.        (2)    It is also the intent of the General Assembly that this subtitle may not be construed to prohibit acts or practices which are reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business or which are not injurious to the public interest.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-206 - Assurance of Discontinuance of Prohibited Act

    (a)    In enforcing this subtitle, the Attorney General may accept an assurance of discontinuance of an act or practice considered in violation of this subtitle from any person engaged in the act or practice.    (b)    The assurance of discontinuance shall be in writing and filed with and subject to the approval of the court of the county where the alleged violator resides or has his principal place of business.    (c)    The assurance of discontinuance may not be considered for any purpose as an admission of a violation. However, proof of failure to comply with the assurance of discontinuance is prima facie evidence of a violation of this subtitle.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-207 - Criminal Proceedings

    (a)    The Attorney General shall investigate suspected criminal violations of this subtitle and may require assistance from any State’s Attorney for that purpose.    (b)    The Attorney General shall commence and try all prosecutions under this subtitle with the State’s Attorney for the county where the prosecution is brought.    (c)    With respect to the commencement and trial of the prosecution, the Attorney General has all the powers and duties vested by law in State’s Attorneys with respect to criminal prosecutions.    (d)    A prosecution for any offense in violation of this subtitle shall be commenced within four years after the offense is committed.    (e)    The Attorney General may not commence prosecution under this subtitle against any person while the person is a defendant with regard to a pending complaint, information, or indictment which:        (1)    Involves substantially the same subject matter; and        (2)    Is filed by the United States for violation or alleged violation of the federal antitrust statutes, including the statutes enumerated in § 11-202 and any similar act passed in the future.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-208 - Cooperation With Federal Government and Other States

    The Attorney General may cooperate with the federal government and other states in the enforcement of this subtitle.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-210 - Judgment as Evidence

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a final judgment or decree rendered in a criminal proceeding or civil action brought by the Attorney General under this subtitle to the effect that a defendant has violated this subtitle is prima facie evidence against the defendant in an action for damages brought by another party against him under § 11-209(b) of this subtitle with respect to all matters where the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties to it.    (b)    This section does not apply to a civil consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony is taken.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-211 - Cumulative Remedies

    The remedies provided in this subtitle are cumulative.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-212 - Penalties

    Any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of § 11-204(a)(1) or (2) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  11-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 11 - Trade Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Antitrust|Section 11-213 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Antitrust Act.