§ 10–304.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 10-304.1 (2026)
Title 10. Motor Fuel and Lubricants
Subtitle 3. Inspection and Sale of Motor Fuel
§ 10–304.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a retail service station dealer may not sell motor fuel below cost.
(b)
A retail service station dealer may sell motor fuel below cost if the sale is:
(1)
made in good faith to meet competition;
(2)
made as part of a final liquidation or closing of the business of the retail service station dealer;
(3)
made as part of a bona fide charitable promotion lasting no longer than 2 days; or
(4)
made under the direction or order of a court or government entity.
(c)
If the Comptroller receives a complaint in writing that a retail service station dealer is selling motor fuel below cost, the Comptroller shall investigate and determine within 3 business days of the receipt of the complaint whether the allegations contained in the complaint are true.
(d)
The Comptroller shall issue a stop sale notice and may suspend or revoke the certificate of registration of a retail service station dealer if the Comptroller determines that the retail service station dealer is in violation of this section.