Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes

SB 979 shortens the time limit for local authorities to enforce consumer protection laws in Maryland. It requires that lawsuits or fines for violations of local consumer codes must be filed within 3 years of when authorities knew or should have known about the violation. This directly affects local consumer protection agencies and businesses that may violate these codes. The bill amends Maryland law to create this 3-year window for enforcement actions.