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MD HB344
Bill
Status
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Rosenberg
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AI Summary
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Retail gas stations must display the "standard price" (available to all customers without conditions) for regular gasoline on signs readable by passing motorists, with numerals at least 8 inches high and 3.5 inches wide
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"Conditional prices" (discounts requiring membership, specific payment methods, or other conditions) may be displayed but cannot be shown more prominently than the standard price
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Replaces previous requirements that focused on displaying credit/debit prices versus cash prices with the new standard price/conditional price framework
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The Comptroller may assess fines up to $100 for first violations, with subsequent violations multiplied by the total number of offenses; a written warning and opportunity to cure must be provided before any fine
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Gasoline suppliers must provide new signs and numerals at no cost to retail station dealers if needed for compliance; effective date is June 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Business Regulation - Sale of Motor Fuel - Pricing Signage
Rules and Regulations
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
3/3/2026