Commercial Law - False Advertising - Penalties

HB 224 increases the maximum penalty for false advertising violations from $500 to $1,000 per violation under Maryland's Commercial Law. It directly affects businesses that make deceptive advertising claims, as the Attorney General can now seek the higher civil penalty in court. The bill amends Section 11-705(a) of the Annotated Code of Maryland to reflect this doubled fine amount. The change takes effect October 1, 2025.