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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  15-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 15 - Lodging Establishments|Subtitle 2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers|Section 15-206 - Notice

    An innkeeper shall post a copy of this subtitle, together with all rules of the lodging establishment, in a conspicuous place at or near the guest registration desk and in each guest room.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  15-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 15 - Lodging Establishments|Subtitle 2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers|Section 15-207 - National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Information

    (a)    (1)    The Department shall design a sign that states the following:    “REPORT HUMAN TRAFFICKING: National Human Trafficking Resource Center –– 1–888–373–7888. CALL FOR HELP IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW:�  Is being forced to have sex without consent �  Has had an ID or documents taken away�  Is being threatened by or is in debt to an employer�  Wants to leave a job but cannot freely do so.     TOLL–FREE.  24/7.  CONFIDENTIAL.  INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE.    This sign is required under State law.”        (2)    The sign shall:            (i)    be at least 3 by 5 inches in size;            (ii)    contain the text required under paragraph (1) of this subsection in English, Spanish, and any other languages required by the federal Voting Rights Act;            (iii)    draw attention to the phone number of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline by showing the phone number in bold type; and            (iv)    be placed on the Department website.    (b)    (1)    A State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency may issue a civil citation to a lodging establishment requiring it to post prominently in each guest room for 1 year the sign that is identical to the notice required to be placed on the website of the Department under subsection (a) of this section, if the lodging establishment is located on property where arrests leading to convictions for prostitution, solicitation of a minor, or human trafficking under Title 3, Subtitle 11 of the Criminal Law Article have occurred.        (2)    A State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency shall consider any assistance it receives from a lodging establishment in an investigation leading to a conviction under paragraph (1) of this subsection in determining whether to issue a citation under this subsection.    (c)    (1)    The owner of a lodging establishment that violates subsection (b)(1) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.        (2)    Each guest room that does not have a sign is not a separate violation.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  15-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 15 - Lodging Establishments|Subtitle 2 - Rights and Responsibilities of Innkeepers|Section 15-208 - Accessible Rooms for Individuals With Disabilities -- Bed Height

    (a)    In this section, “accessible room” means a room in a lodging establishment that is required to be in compliance with the transient lodging requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, each accessible room in a lodging establishment shall be furnished with a bed that:        (1)    measures at least 20 inches but not more than 23 inches high from the floor to the top of the mattress, whether or not the mattress is compressed; and        (2)    has at least a 7–inch vertical clearance under the bed for lift access.    (c)    (1)    Beginning December 31, 2021, each lodging establishment shall furnish at least 25% of the lodging establishment’s accessible rooms with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    Beginning December 31, 2022, each lodging establishment shall furnish at least 50% of the lodging establishment’s accessible rooms with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.        (3)    Beginning December 31, 2023, each lodging establishment shall furnish at least 75% of the lodging establishment’s accessible rooms with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.        (4)    Beginning December 31, 2024, each accessible room in a lodging establishment shall be furnished with a bed that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 16-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Cigarette” means any size or shaped roll for smoking that is made of tobacco or tobacco mixed with another ingredient and wrapped in paper or in any other material except tobacco.    (c)    “County license” means a license issued by the clerk to sell cigarettes at retail in a county.    (d)    “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.    (e)    “Sell” means to exchange or transfer, or to agree to exchange or transfer, title or possession of property, in any manner or by any means, for consideration.    (f)    (1)    “Sell cigarettes at retail” means to sell cigarettes to a consumer.        (2)    “Sell cigarettes at retail” includes selling cigarettes through a vending machine.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 16-102 - Delegation

    The Executive Director may delegate any power or duty of the Executive Director under this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-202 - Cigarette Business License Required; Exception; Multiple Licenses

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person must have an appropriate license whenever the person acts as a manufacturer, retailer, storage warehouse, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler in the State.    (b)    A person need not get a retailer license to act as a retailer at a vending stand operated under a trader’s license issued to Blind Industries and Services of Maryland.    (c)    A license to act as a retailer is required for each place of business where a person acts as a retailer.    (d)    (1)    A person licensed as a manufacturer, or person connected with the business of a licensed manufacturer or related by ownership, may not at the same time hold or have any financial interest in a wholesaler license or in any business of a wholesaler.        (2)    A person licensed as a wholesaler, or person connected with the business of a licensed wholesaler or related by ownership, may not at the same time hold or have any financial interest in a manufacturer license or in any business of a manufacturer.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-203 - Qualifications of Applicants

    (a)    An applicant for a license to act as a manufacturer shall maintain an established place of business for the manufacture and storage of cigarettes.    (b)    An applicant for a license to act as a storage warehouse shall maintain an established place of business for the storage of unstamped cigarettes.    (c)    An applicant for a license to act as a subwholesaler shall maintain:        (1)    an established place of business, including warehouse facilities, for the sale of cigarettes; and        (2)    necessary equipment and vehicles for the storage and distribution of cigarettes.    (d)    An applicant for a license to act as a vending machine operator shall maintain an established place of business, including warehouse facilities, for the purchase, storage, and distribution of cigarettes.    (e)    An applicant for a license to act as a wholesaler shall maintain:        (1)    an established place of business, including warehouse facilities, for the sale of cigarettes; and        (2)    necessary equipment and vehicles for the storage and distribution of cigarettes.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-205 - Issuance of Licenses

    (a)    The Executive Director shall issue an appropriate license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle for a license to act as a manufacturer, storage warehouse, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler.    (b)    The clerk shall issue to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle a license to act as a retailer.    (c)    The Executive Director shall provide to the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration each year the name and address of each person licensed under subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-206 - Scope of Licenses

    (a)    A manufacturer license authorizes the licensee to:        (1)    sell unstamped cigarettes to:            (i)    a licensed cigarette wholesaler located in Maryland; and            (ii)    a licensed cigarette wholesaler located outside of Maryland if the unstamped cigarettes may lawfully be sold in Maryland;        (2)    except as otherwise prohibited or restricted under local law, this article, or the Criminal Law Article, distribute sample cigarettes to consumers located in Maryland;        (3)    store unstamped cigarettes in a licensed cigarette storage warehouse for subsequent shipment to licensed wholesalers, federal reservations, or persons out of state; and        (4)    upon approval of the Executive Director, act as an agent of a Maryland licensed wholesaler for stamping and distribution of cigarettes.    (b)    A retailer license authorizes the licensee to:        (1)    act as a retailer; and        (2)    buy stamped cigarettes from a subwholesaler or wholesaler.    (c)    (1)    A storage warehouse license authorizes the licensee to operate a storage facility in Maryland for the purpose of storing unstamped cigarettes on behalf of a licensed cigarette manufacturer.        (2)    If a storage warehouse licensee is a licensed cigarette wholesaler or licensed cigarette subwholesaler, the storage warehouse license authorizes the holder to store stamped cigarettes and cigarettes with another state’s tax stamp.    (d)    A subwholesaler license authorizes the licensee to:        (1)    act as a subwholesaler;        (2)    buy stamped cigarettes from a wholesaler or another subwholesaler; and        (3)    store stamped cigarettes and cigarettes with another state’s tax stamp at a licensed cigarette storage facility.    (e)    A vending machine operator license authorizes the licensee to:        (1)    act as a vending machine operator; and        (2)    buy stamped cigarettes from a subwholesaler or wholesaler.    (f)    A wholesaler license authorizes the licensee to:        (1)    act as a wholesaler;        (2)    buy unstamped cigarettes directly from a cigarette manufacturer;        (3)    hold unstamped cigarettes;        (4)    buy tobacco tax stamps as authorized by § 12–303 of the Tax – General Article;        (5)    transport unstamped cigarettes in the State;        (6)    sell unstamped cigarettes to another licensed wholesaler if the Executive Director specifically authorizes;        (7)    upon approval of the Executive Director, designate a licensed manufacturer to act as its agent for the stamping and distribution of cigarettes; and        (8)    store stamped cigarettes and cigarettes with another state’s tax stamp at a licensed cigarette storage facility.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-207 - Term and Renewal of Licenses

    (a)    Unless a license is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the first April 30 after its effective date.    (b)    At least 1 month before a license issued under this subtitle expires, the issuing official shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    the date on which the current license expires;        (2)    the date by which the issuing official must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and        (3)    the amount of the renewal fee.    (c)    Before a license issued under this subtitle expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 1–year term, if the licensee:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    submits to the issuing official a renewal application on the form that the issuing official requires; and        (3)    pays to the issuing official:            (i)    the license fee required under § 16–204 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    if the license is issued by the Executive Director, the renewal fee required under § 16–204(h) of this subtitle.    (d)    The issuing official shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-208 - Assignment, Transfer, and Surrender of Licenses

    (a)    (1)    A licensed retailer or licensed vending machine operator may not assign the license.        (2)    If a licensed subwholesaler or licensed wholesaler sells the licensee’s cigarette business and pays to the Executive Director a license assignment fee of $10, the licensee may assign the license to the buyer of the business.    (b)    If the cigarette business of a licensee is transferred because of bankruptcy, death, incompetency, receivership, or otherwise by operation of law, the Executive Director shall transfer the license without charge to the new owner of the licensee’s business.    (c)    (1)    If a licensed subwholesaler or licensed wholesaler surrenders the license to the Comptroller and if no disciplinary proceedings are pending against the licensee, the Executive Director shall refund a pro rata part of the license fee for the unexpired term of the license.        (2)    A licensed retailer or licensed vending machine operator is not allowed a refund for the unexpired term of the license.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-209 - License Display; Cigarette Display and Vending Machine Label Requirements

    (a)    A licensee shall display a license in the way that the Executive Director requires by regulation.    (b)    A licensee who sells cigarettes through a vending machine:        (1)    shall place each package of cigarettes in the machine so that when the package is visible the tax stamps required by § 12–304 of the Tax – General Article are also visible; and        (2)    in the way that the Executive Director requires by regulation, shall:            (i)    identify each vending machine with a conspicuous label that states the licensee’s name, address, and telephone number; and            (ii)    display on a conspicuous label applicable prohibitions and penalties under § 10–107 of the Criminal Law Article.    (c)    (1)    A licensee shall post a sign in a location that is clearly visible to the consumer that states:    “No person under the age of 21 may be sold tobacco products without military identification”.        (2)    The sign required under this subsection shall be written in letters at least one–half inch high.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-210 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds

    (a)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16–211 of this subtitle, the Executive Director may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:        (1)    fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person;        (2)    fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;        (3)    fails to comply with the Maryland Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act or regulations adopted under that Act;        (4)    fails to comply with the provisions of Title 11, Subtitle 5A of the Commercial Law Article;        (5)    buys cigarettes for resale:            (i)    in violation of a license; or            (ii)    from a person who is not a licensed cigarette manufacturer, licensed subwholesaler, licensed vending machine operator, or licensed wholesaler;        (6)    is convicted, under the laws of the United States or of any other state, of:            (i)    a felony; or            (ii)    a misdemeanor that is a crime of moral turpitude and is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee; or        (7)    has not paid a tax due before October 1 of the year after the tax became due.    (b)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16–211 of this subtitle, the Executive Director may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee violates:        (1)    Title 12 of the Tax – General Article, or regulations adopted under that title; or        (2)    this title or regulations adopted under this title.    (c)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16–211 of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall deny a license to any applicant who has had a license revoked under this section until:        (1)    1 year has passed since the license was revoked; and        (2)    it satisfactorily appears to the Executive Director that the applicant will comply with this title and any regulations adopted under this title.    (d)    Prior to the issuance or renewal of any license, the Executive Director shall conduct an investigation with regard to:        (1)    the applicant;        (2)    the business to be operated; and        (3)    the facts set forth in the application.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-211 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Executive Director takes any final action under § 16–210 of this subtitle, the Executive Director shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Executive Director.    (b)    The Executive Director shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Executive Director may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.    (d)    The person against whom the action is contemplated may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (e)    If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Executive Director may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-212 - Period and Notice of Disciplinary Action; Revocation

    (a)    Subject to the notice requirement of subsection (c) of this section, if a licensee engages in an act or omission that is a ground for discipline under § 16–210 of this subtitle, the Executive Director may suspend the license for a consecutive period that:        (1)    for a first offense, is not less than 5 nor more than 20 business days; or        (2)    for a subsequent offense, is not less than 20 business days nor more than 6 months.    (b)    Subject to the notice requirement under subsection (c) of this section, the Executive Director may revoke a license if a licensee:        (1)    willfully and persistently engages in an act or omission that is a ground for discipline under § 16–210(a) of this subtitle; or        (2)    violates this title or Title 12 of the Tax – General Article, or regulations adopted under these titles.    (c)    If a license is suspended or revoked under this section:        (1)    the Executive Director shall give the licensee notice of the suspension or revocation; and        (2)    the suspension or revocation may not take effect until at least 5 business days following notice of the suspension or revocation.    (d)    The transfer, renewal, or expiration of a license will not bar or abate a disciplinary action under this section.    (e)    (1)    Except for a violation of § 10–107 of the Criminal Law Article, whenever any license issued under the provisions of this subtitle is suspended or revoked by the Executive Director, the licensee may, before the effective date of the suspension or revocation, petition the Executive Director for permission to make an offer of compromise consisting of a sum of money in lieu of serving the suspension or revocation.        (2)    Money paid in lieu of suspension or revocation shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.        (3)    An offer of compromise shall not exceed $2,000 in the case of retail licensees, and shall not exceed $50,000 for other licensees.        (4)    The Executive Director may accept the offer of compromise if:            (i)    the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by allowing the licensee to operate during the period set for the suspension or revocation; and            (ii)    the payment of the sum of money will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.        (5)    The Executive Director may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-213 - Judicial Review

    A party to a proceeding before the Executive Director who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Executive Director in a contested case, as defined in § 10–202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10–222 and 10–223 of the State Government Article.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  16-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 16 - Cigarettes|Subtitle 2 - Cigarette Business Licenses|Section 16-214 - Doing Business Without License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 16-202(b) of this subtitle, a person may not act, attempt to act, or offer to act as a manufacturer, retailer, storage warehouse, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler in the State unless the person has an appropriate license.    (b)    (1)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.        (2)    Each day that a violation of this section continues is a separate offense.