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Prohibiting a retail business from charging a consumer a certain surcharge in excess of the amount required to reimburse the retail business for the cost of processing certain credit or debit transactions; and making a violation of this Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice that is subject to enforcement and penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.

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Cross-filed with: HB1481

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

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Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/24/2024 Legislative Date 1/24/2024 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/24/2024 Legislative Date 1/24/2024 Action Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Consumer Protection - Credit or Debit Card Surcharges - Limitation Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/24/2024	1/24/2024	First Reading Finance
Senate	1/24/2024	1/24/2024	Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Consumer Protection - Credit or Debit Card Surcharges - Limitation

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