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MD HB344

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Rosenberg

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • "Conditional prices" (discounts requiring membership, specific payment methods, or other conditions) may be displayed but cannot be shown more prominently than the standard price

  • Replaces previous requirements that focused on displaying credit/debit prices versus cash prices with the new standard price/conditional price framework

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters1/19/2026

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