Bill > SB303

This bill modifies regulations for motor fuel pricing signs at retail service stations, defining "conditional price" as a price dependent on meeting specific requirements like payment method or membership, and "standard price" as the price available to all customers without conditions. It mandates that signs clearly display the standard price for regular gasoline, and allows for the display of standard prices for other fuels, ensuring that any conditional price is not more prominently displayed than the standard price. The bill also specifies uniform size and readability requirements for numerals on these signs, with suppliers responsible for providing new signs at no cost to dealers. Importantly, it exempts these signs from local regulations regarding the number and size of signs permitted. Furthermore, the Comptroller is authorized to assess fines for violations, but only after issuing a written warning, providing an opportunity to correct the issue, and considering factors like the violation's seriousness and the person's history, with collected fines going to the state's general fund.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0303?ys=2026RS