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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-20A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 20A - Transient Vendors|Section 17-20A-02 - License Required

    (a)    (1)    Before conducting business in the State, a transient vendor shall obtain a transient vendor’s license.        (2)    The Comptroller may not issue a transient vendor’s license unless the transient vendor has a sales and use tax license and any necessary trader’s license and has paid all State taxes.        (3)    An application for a transient vendor’s license shall be in the form and contain the information that the Comptroller requires by regulation.        (4)    A license required under this section shall be valid for not more than 90 days.        (5)    The Comptroller may not renew a license required under this section unless the transient vendor has a sales and use tax license and any necessary trader’s license and has paid all State taxes.    (b)    A transient vendor shall display the transient vendor’s license at each transient place of business.    (c)    The transient vendor’s license shall be on the form specified by the Comptroller.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-20A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 20A - Transient Vendors|Section 17-20A-03 - Notification of Comptroller; Inspection; Suspension or Revocation of License

    (a)    The Comptroller may provide by regulation or may order in an individual case that at least 10 days before entering the State to conduct business, a transient vendor shall notify the Comptroller, in writing, of the location or locations where it intends to conduct business and the date or dates on which it intends to conduct business.    (b)    While conducting business in the State, a transient vendor shall permit the Comptroller to inspect:        (1)    its sales records, including sales receipts and inventory or price lists; and        (2)    the goods offered for sale.    (c)    Subject to the hearing provisions of subsection (d) of this section, the Comptroller may suspend or revoke a license issued to a transient vendor under this subtitle if the transient vendor:        (1)    fails to notify the Comptroller as required under subsection (a) of this section;        (2)    provides false information to the Comptroller;        (3)    fails to collect the sales and use tax on all sales as required under Title 11 of the Tax - General Article; or        (4)    otherwise fails to comply with the provisions of the sales and use tax law or the provisions of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Comptroller takes any final action under this section, the Comptroller shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Comptroller.        (2)    The Comptroller shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.        (3)    The Comptroller may administer oaths in a proceeding under this subsection.        (4)    If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Comptroller may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-20A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 20A - Transient Vendors|Section 17-20A-05 - Conducting Business Without Displaying License Prohibited

    A transient vendor who conducts business in the State without displaying a valid transient vendor’s license is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $500 for each offense.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-20A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 20A - Transient Vendors|Section 17-20A-06 - Effect on Other Laws

    The requirements of this subtitle are in addition to and do not exempt or otherwise alter the obligations of a transient vendor under the requirements of:         (1)    the sales and use tax law under Titles 11 and 13 of the Tax - General Article; and        (2)    any other licensing or permit requirements under this title or under any other laws of the State or a subdivision of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 21 - General Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-2101 - "License" Defined

    In this subtitle, “license” has the meaning stated in § 17-201 of this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-2102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 21 - General Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-2102 - Doing Business Without License

    A person may not do any business in the State for which a license is required under this title unless the person has an appropriate license.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-2103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 21 - General Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-2103 - Failure to Display License

    A person may not fail to display a license as required by this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-2104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 21 - General Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-2104 - Initiation of Prosecution

    With the approval of the Comptroller, the chief license inspector or an assistant license inspector shall begin proceedings to prosecute each person who:         (1)    is required to get a license from a clerk under this title; but        (2)    fails to get the license or to pay an adequate license fee.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-2105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 21 - General Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-2105 - Prima Facie Evidence of Sale

    In a prosecution for selling goods without an appropriate license, proof that the defendant displayed or offered the goods for sale or kept a place of business where the goods were displayed or offered for sale is prima facie evidence that the defendant sold goods.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  17-2106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 17 - Miscellaneous State Business Licenses|Subtitle 21 - General Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 17-2106 - General Penalty

    (a)    Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $300 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.    (b)    Each agent or officer of a corporation convicted of violating this subtitle who actually engaged in the unlicensed business is individually subject to the penalties provided by law.    (c)    The penalty provided in this section does not affect any other penalty specifically provided by law for a violation of a license law.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  18-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 18 - Sunday Blue Laws|Subtitle 1 - State Sunday Blue Laws|Section 18-101 - Retail and Wholesale Establishments

    (a)    (1)    This section does not apply to the laws that relate to the sale of alcoholic beverages.        (2)    This section does not apply in Wicomico County.    (b)    Subject to this section and § 3–704 of the Labor and Employment Article, a retail or wholesale establishment may do business on Sunday.    (c)    Notwithstanding an agreement to the contrary between a merchant and landlord:        (1)    the landlord may not directly or indirectly require the merchant to open the merchant’s place of business on Sunday; and        (2)    a landlord may not directly or indirectly cancel or refuse to renew the merchant’s lease because the merchant refuses to open the merchant’s place of business on Sunday.    (d)    Except in Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties, and except as provided in subsections (g), (h), and (i) of this section, a new or used car dealer may not sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motor vehicle or certificate of title for a motor vehicle on Sunday.    (e)    In Anne Arundel County, a dealer may sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale on Sunday a new or used camping trailer, mobile home, or travel trailer, as those terms are defined in Title 11 of the Transportation Article.    (f)    A new or used car dealer who violates subsection (d) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000.    (g)    In Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Harford County, and Worcester County, a dealer may sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle, as defined in § 11–136 of the Transportation Article, or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.    (h)    In Baltimore City, a used car dealer may sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motor vehicle or certificate of title for a motor vehicle on Sunday, instead of Saturday, if the dealer notifies the Motor Vehicle Administration in advance that the dealer intends to conduct business on Sunday, instead of Saturday.    (i)    In Charles County, the County Commissioners, after a public hearing, may adopt an ordinance authorizing a new or used car dealer to sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motor vehicle or certificate of title for a motor vehicle on Sunday.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  18-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 18 - Sunday Blue Laws|Subtitle 1 - State Sunday Blue Laws|Section 18-102 - Professional Sports

    A professional sports team may play a game at any time after 1 p.m. on a Sunday or at any earlier time provided by local law or ordinance.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  18-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 18 - Sunday Blue Laws|Subtitle 2 - Wicomico County Sunday Blue Laws|Section 18-201 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only in Wicomico County.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  18-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 18 - Sunday Blue Laws|Subtitle 2 - Wicomico County Sunday Blue Laws|Section 18-202 - Retail and Wholesale Establishments

    (a)    This section does not apply to the laws that relate to the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (b)    Subject to this section and § 3–704 of the Labor and Employment Article, a retail or wholesale establishment may do business on Sunday.    (c)    Notwithstanding an agreement to the contrary between a merchant and landlord:        (1)    the landlord may not directly or indirectly require the merchant to open the merchant’s place of business on Sunday; and        (2)    a landlord may not directly or indirectly cancel or refuse to renew the merchant’s lease because the merchant refuses to open the merchant’s place of business on Sunday.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a new or used car dealer may not sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motor vehicle or certificate of title for a motor vehicle on Sunday.        (2)    A vehicle dealer may sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle, as defined in § 11–136 of the Transportation Article, or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.    (e)    The State’s Attorney of Wicomico County may sue in the circuit court for Wicomico County to enjoin a violation of this section.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 19-101 - Tourist or Travelers' Guide or Information Services

    (a)    A person other than as an agent or employee of the United States or a state or a political subdivision of the United States or a state may not use the word “official”, or its equivalent, in connection with a tourist or travelers’ guide or information service or with related advertising or publicity.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “advertisement” includes a display or sign that is visible from a public highway.        (2)    A person may not conduct or operate a tourist or travelers’ information service unless each affixed advertisement that announces the service by the prominent display of the word “information” or a synonym includes, in letters that are at least half the size of the largest letters in the advertisement and that are lighted and displayed with substantially equal prominence, a complete list of names, headed “Sales Agents For” or the equivalent, of each business from which a person, directly or indirectly connected with the service, receives a commission, fee, or other payment or remuneration for referrals to the business.        (3)    This subsection does not apply to:            (i)    a bona fide chamber or association of commerce of cities, towns, or counties of the State; or            (ii)    an information service furnished by a retail business if remuneration is not received from any other business other than for goods sold on the premises.    (c)    Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a penalty not exceeding $500 for each offense.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 19-103 - National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Information

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Adult entertainment” means live entertainment:            (i)    in which individuals appear for public view in a state of nudity or partial nudity; or            (ii)    that, applying contemporary standards, the average individual would find, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest.        (3)    “Adult entertainment establishment” means a business establishment where adult entertainment is offered.        (4)    “Truck stop” means a facility:            (i)    the primary purpose of which is to provide services to long–haul truck drivers; and            (ii)    that provides:                1.    shower facilities to the truck drivers for a fee; or                2.    parking for the truck drivers’ vehicles.    (b)    (1)    The owner of a privately owned bus station, truck stop, or adult entertainment establishment shall post the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline information sign described in § 15–207 of this article in each restroom of the bus station, truck stop, or adult entertainment establishment.        (2)    A sign required under this section shall be posted:            (i)    on the inside of each stall door in the restroom; or            (ii)    on the back of the door at the entrance to the restroom.    (c)    (1)    An agency that enforces this section and determines that a violation of this section has occurred shall notify the business owner of the bus station, truck stop, or adult entertainment establishment, or the business owner’s agent, of the violation.        (2)    If the business owner of the bus station, truck stop, or adult entertainment establishment does not post signs as required under this section within 24 hours after receiving the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the business owner is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.        (3)    For each restroom in which a business owner fails to post a sign in accordance with this section, the business owner is subject to a separate civil penalty.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 19-104 - Business Discounts and Preferences for Veterans -- Identification

    A business registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that offers a discount or preference on products or services to veterans shall accept a valid driver’s license or identification card issued under § 12–302 of the Transportation Article that includes a notation of veteran status as verification of the veteran status of the holder of the driver’s license or identification card for purposes of claiming the discount or preference.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 19-105 - Commercial Sales of Dogs or Cats -- Prohibited Acts

    (a)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    an animal welfare organization or animal control unit displaying dogs or cats for adoption or the adoption of dogs or cats from an animal welfare organization or animal control unit; or        (2)    a dog breeder and a specific individual purchaser conducting a prearranged sale of a dog if the location of the prearranged sale is not at a regularly scheduled or recurring event.    (b)    A person may not offer for sale, sell, offer to transfer, transfer, barter, trade, or auction a dog or cat at any public place, including:        (1)    a street;        (2)    a highway;        (3)    a public right–of–way;        (4)    a public parking lot;        (5)    a carnival;        (6)    a boardwalk;        (7)    a swap meet;        (8)    a fair; or        (9)    a flea market.    (c)    An animal control officer under the jurisdiction of the State or a local governing body and an officer of a society or association, incorporated under the laws of the State for the prevention of cruelty to animals, authorized to make arrests under § 10–609 of the Criminal Law Article may enforce subsection (b) of this section.    (d)    A person who violates this section is subject to:        (1)    for a first violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $500;        (2)    for a second violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000; and        (3)    for a third or subsequent violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,500.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Organizational Insignia|Section 19-201 - "Organization" Defined

    In this subtitle, “organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated society, association, organization, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans’ organization, labor union, foundation, federation, degree, branch, subordinate lodge, or auxiliary.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Organizational Insignia|Section 19-202 - Registration of Name or Insignia

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an organization may register with the Secretary of State a facsimile, duplicate, or description of its name or insignia, including a badge, motto, button, decoration, charm, emblem, or rosette if the principles and activities of the organization are not repugnant to the Constitution and laws of the United States or this State.        (2)    An organization that registers a name or insignia under this subsection may change or cancel the registration by reregistration.    (b)    The Secretary of State may not register a name or insignia of an organization if the name or insignia is similar to, imitates, or so nearly resembles another name or insignia registered under this section as to be likely to deceive.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Organizational Insignia|Section 19-203 - Application for Registration

    The chief executive officer of the organization shall apply for registration under this subtitle on the form that the Secretary of State provides.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Organizational Insignia|Section 19-204 - Fees

    (a)    Any fees that the Secretary of State establishes for registration, alteration, cancellation, research, and the issuance of certificates under this subtitle shall be as provided by law for similar services.    (b)    The Secretary of State shall pay fees collected under this subtitle, less administrative costs, into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Organizational Insignia|Section 19-205 - Scope of Registration

    A registration under this subtitle is for the use, the benefit, and on behalf, of the organization, or a subsidiary or member in the State of the organization.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  19-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 19 - Miscellaneous State Business Regulation|Subtitle 2 - Organizational Insignia|Section 19-206 - Record of Registration

    (a)    (1)    The Secretary of State shall keep a properly indexed record of registrations granted under this subtitle.        (2)    The record shall show any altered or canceled registration.    (b)    The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to each person granted a registration under this subtitle.