Maryland’s new Seller of Travel law—House Bill 994, also known as the "Don’t You Worry (Wurie) Act"—goes into effect on October 1, 2026. It establishes registration and financial-security requirements for sellers of travel operating in Maryland or offering travel services to Maryland consumers.
Under the new law, a "seller of travel" is a person that:
(I) IS LOCATED IN THE STATE OR OFFERS TO SELL TRAVEL TO A PERSON LOCATED IN THE STATE;
(II) OFFERS OR UNDERTAKES TO ARRANGE OR PROVIDE FOR:
1. TRAVEL RESERVATIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS;
2. TICKETS FOR TRAVEL BY ANY MODE OF
3. TRANSPORTATION;HOTEL OR MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS;
4. CAR RENTALS; OR
5. SIGHTSEEING TOURS; AND
(1) RECEIVE MONEY OR OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATION DIRECTLY FROM THE PURCHASER FOR THE SALE OF TRAVEL SERVICES OR FROM THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL SUPPLIER;
(2) POSSESS AT ANY TIME ANY UNISSUED TICKET STOCK OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT; OR
(3) HAVE THE ABILITY TO ISSUE TICKETS, VACATION CERTIFICATES,
OR ANY OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENTS.
Maryland Seller of Travel Registration Requirements
Qualifying sellers of travel and independent agents are subject to annual filing requirements. The law also requires each seller of travel and independent agent to file annually proof of professional liability and errors and omissions insurance in an amount of at least $1,000,000. Sellers of travel must also file annually a list of independent agents affiliated with the seller. The annual filing fee is currently established at $300, but is subject to change.
Anolik Law Group can assist travel agencies, tour operators, and other travel businesses in evaluating their obligations under the law and assist with the registration process. Please contact us if you have questions about the new law or would like us to handle the registration for you.