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MS HB3
Bill
Status
3/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Prohibits third-party delivery services (such as food delivery apps) from using a restaurant's name, likeness, trademark, or intellectual property on their platforms without a written agreement with the restaurant
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Defines key terms including "third-party delivery platform" as online platforms where consumers can view menus and place orders via websites or mobile apps
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Grants restaurants the right to bring legal action against third-party delivery services that use their intellectual property without authorization
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 or actual damages (whichever is greater) for violations, with courts having discretion to award attorney fees to the prevailing party
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Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Third-party delivery service; prohibit from using name, likeness, trademark or intellectual property of merchant without agreement.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
3/8/2023