# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions

### Subtitle 48. Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

#### Section 14-4803

It is the intent of the General Assembly that:

(1) Children should be afforded protections not only by online products specifically directed at them, but by all online products they are reasonably likely to access;

(2) Covered entities that develop and provide online products that children are reasonably likely to access shall ensure the best interests of children when designing, developing, and providing those online products;

(3) All covered entities that operate in the State and process children's data in any capacity shall do so in a manner consistent with the best interests of children;

(4) If a conflict arises between commercial interests and the best interests of children, covered entities that develop online products likely to be accessed by children shall prioritize the privacy, safety, and well-being of children;

(5) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to require a covered entity to monitor or censor third-party content or otherwise impact the existing rights and freedoms of any person; and

(6) Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to discriminate against children on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)