MD HB105

Restaurants must provide written disclosure of all main food allergens (as defined by federal law in 21 U.S.C. § 321) contained in each menu item to every customer

Disclosure can be made in any reasonably accessible form, including on the menu, in a separate insert or handout, or in electronic/digital format

Violations are exempt from criminal penalties (which otherwise include fines up to $1,000 and 90 days imprisonment for first offense, or $2,500 and 1 year for second offense)

Civil penalties up to $5,000 per day of violation remain applicable, enforceable through District Court

Effective date: October 1, 2026