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MD SB303

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cheryl Kagan

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail service stations must prominently 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" (prices requiring membership, specific payment method, or other conditions) may not be displayed more prominently than the standard price on signage

  • Replaces the previous requirement to display "credit and debit price" versus "cash price" with the new standard price/conditional price framework

  • Comptroller may assess fines up to $100 for first violations and escalating fines for subsequent violations, but must first issue a written warning and provide opportunity to cure

  • Takes effect June 1, 2026; gasoline suppliers must provide new signs and numerals at no cost to retail station dealers if needed for compliance

Legislative Description

Business Regulation - Sale of Motor Fuel - Pricing Signage

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/21/2026

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