Public Health - Restaurants - Disclosure of Main Food Allergens

HB 105 requires restaurants in Maryland to provide written disclosure of main food allergens (like peanuts, dairy, or shellfish) present in each menu item, using accessible formats such as menus, handouts, or digital displays. It directly affects restaurants (excluding grocery stores) and customers with food allergies by mandating this transparency. The bill also removes criminal penalties for noncompliance (previously up to 90 days in jail or $1,000 fines), limiting enforcement to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation. The law was scheduled to take effect October 1, 2026, but the bill was withdrawn by its sponsor on February 9, 2026.