Maryland HB895 protects consumers from predatory pricing and misuse of personal data by food retailers.

Maryland HB895, known as the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, prohibits food retailers from using dynamic pricing and consumer surveillance data to set prices. It also bans the use of protected class data to deny consumers accommodations, advantages, or privileges. Violations are considered unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, with potential fines and imprisonment. The act aims to safeguard consumers from unfair pricing practices and the misuse of personal data.

Maryland HB895 protects consumers from predatory pricing and misuse of personal data by food retailers.

Maryland HB895, known as the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, prohibits food retailers from using dynamic pricing and consumer surveillance data to set prices. It also bans the use of protected class data to deny consumers accommodations, advantages, or privileges. Violations are considered unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, with potential fines and imprisonment. The act aims to safeguard consumers from unfair pricing practices and the misuse of personal data.