Bill > HB1004

This bill prohibits the manufacturing, selling, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of food in the state that contains specific ingredients: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3. It also prohibits any other ingredient or additive that is banned for use in food by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other federal law or regulation. "Food" is broadly defined to include anything used as food or drink for humans, or components of such, as well as chewing gum. Violators face misdemeanor charges, with penalties including fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment up to one year for a first offense, and potentially higher fines and longer prison sentences for repeat offenders, along with civil penalties and injunctions. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1004?ys=2026RS