Maryland HB985 regulates video streaming services to prevent louder commercial advertisements than video content.
Maryland HB985 amends the Commercial Law to ensure video streaming services do not play commercial advertisements louder than the video content. This law defines "video streaming service" and makes it an unfair trade practice to exceed the audio loudness of commercials. Compliance is achieved by adhering to Federal Communications Commission regulations. Violations are subject to enforcement and penalties under Maryland's Commercial Law.
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