Bill > HB1105

This bill extends the time limit for bringing civil lawsuits to enforce local consumer protection codes in Maryland. Previously, such actions had to be filed within one year of the violation being discovered or reasonably discoverable by local authorities. This bill changes that to three years, meaning local authorities will have a longer period to take legal action, such as seeking equitable relief (court orders to do or not do something), fines, or penalties, against businesses that violate these local consumer protection rules. The change specifically applies to civil suits, removing the previous one-year limit for prosecutions or suits.