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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-1311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 13 - National Racing Compact|Section 11-1311 - Duties, Powers, and Exemptions of Party States

    Each party state in the compact shall:         (1)    accept the decisions of the compact committee regarding the issuance or renewal of licenses;        (2)    reimburse, or otherwise pay, the expenses of its official on the compact committee;        (3)    not treat as a denial a notification to an applicant by the compact committee regarding its inability to process their application;        (4)    reserve the right to:            (i)    charge a fee for the use of a compact license within that party state;            (ii)    apply its own standards to determine whether a compact committee license should be suspended or revoked;            (iii)    apply its own standards for licensure or renewal of state applicants who do not meet the licensure requirements of the compact committee, or who are within a category of participants in live racing which the compact committee does not license; and            (iv)    apply its own standards for licensure of nonracing employees at horse racetracks and at separate or satellite wagering facilities;        (5)    through its racing commission or its equivalent, promptly notify the compact committee of any suspension or revocation that the party state has imposed on a compact committee licensee; and        (6)    not be held liable for the debts or other financial obligations incurred by the compact committee.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  11-1312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 11 - Horse Racing|Subtitle 13 - National Racing Compact|Section 11-1312 - Construction

    (a)    This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes.    (b)    The provisions of this compact shall be severable.    (c)    If any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of the United States, the remainder of this compact shall remain in full force and effect.    (d)    If any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution or laws of a party state, subject to the provision of § 1305(b), the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states.    (e)    If the applicability of this compact to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the applicability of the compact to other governments, agencies, persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 12-102 - Scope of Title

    (a)    This title does not apply to a transaction that involves:        (1)    merchandise acquired from an established manufacturer or dealer who holds a license under this title, other than a pawnbroker, if the dealer who acquires the merchandise keeps an invoice or other customary proof of origin for the merchandise;        (2)    a metal acquired for use in dentistry by a dentist licensed to practice dentistry under Title 4 of the Health Occupations Article;        (3)    coins; or        (4)    the purchase of junk or scrap metal that is subject to the record keeping and reporting requirements under § 17–1011 of this article.    (b)    If a retail jeweler has a fixed business address in the State, this title does not apply to a transaction in which the retail jeweler:        (1)    accepts, in accordance with a posted return policy, the return of an item that the jeweler originally sold;        (2)    accepts, in accordance with a published trade–in policy, merchandise in trade that the jeweler originally sold;        (3)    repossesses merchandise that the jeweler originally sold, if the original buyer has defaulted;        (4)    retains merchandise that the jeweler originally accepted for repair as a bailee for hire, if the customer who deposited the merchandise:            (i)    defaulted; or            (ii)    failed to reclaim the merchandise within the time agreed on with the jeweler;        (5)    accumulates pieces of precious metals in the course of performing repairs, remountings, fabrications, or custom orders; or        (6)    participates in a remount sale.    (c)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, this title does not apply to a pawnbroker located in a county that regulates pawnbrokers unless the pawnbroker does business as a dealer.    (d)    (1)    A county or municipal corporation may not enact a law to regulate dealers or coins.        (2)    This title supersedes any existing law of a county or municipal corporation that regulates dealers or coins.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 12-103 - Regulations

    The Secretary may adopt and enforce regulations to carry out this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 12-104 - Disposition of Money

    The Secretary shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-201 - License Required

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall have a license before the individual does business as a dealer in the State.    (b)    Except those pawnbrokers who are exempt from State licensing under § 12-102(c) of this title, all pawnbrokers must be licensed as dealers.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-202 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    (1)    An applicant for a license shall:            (i)    submit to the Secretary an application on the form that the Secretary provides; and            (ii)    pay to the Secretary an application fee of $300.        (2)    The application fee is nonrefundable.    (b)    The applicant shall sign the application under oath.    (c)    In addition to any other information that the Secretary requires, the application shall state:        (1)    the name, date of birth, and residence address of the applicant;        (2)    the fixed business address of the applicant;        (3)    the fixed address in the State where precious metal objects will be stored, if different from the fixed business address, provided, however, that a bank or safe deposit box is not an acceptable storage location unless written consent by the applicant and a bank official authorizing access to the storage facility and examination of its contents by law enforcement officers or agents accompany the application;        (4)    a telephone number at which the applicant can be reached during normal business hours;        (5)    each address where the applicant has conducted any business during the 36 months before application;        (6)    the driver’s license number, if any, of the applicant; and        (7)    the name and permanent address of each employee who will work with the applicant in the business of the applicant.    (d)    The application form shall contain, immediately above the signature line, the following:    “If issued a license, I agree to allow a municipal, county, or State police officer or agent acting in the course of a stolen property investigation or an investigation of a violation of this title to inspect and photograph all precious metal objects and records at my business or storage locations.”
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-203 - Fees for Employees

    Before an individual may begin work for a dealer as an employee:         (1)    the dealer shall submit to the Secretary, on the form that the Secretary provides, the name of the individual; and        (2)    the individual shall apply for a national and State criminal history records check required under § 12-204(b) of this subtitle.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-205 - Issuance of License

    (a)    Upon receipt of a complete national and State criminal record report from the Central Repository in accordance with § 12-204 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (b)    The Secretary:        (1)    may issue a license only for a fixed business address; but        (2)    may not issue a license for an address that is:            (i)    a hotel or motel room;            (ii)    a motor vehicle;            (iii)    a post office box; or            (iv)    a location which does not meet the qualifications as defined in § 12-101(d) of this title.    (c)    The Secretary may not issue more than 1 license for any single business location unless the dealers at that location are in partnership.    (d)    The Secretary may not issue a license to a minor.    (e)    Whenever a license is suspended or revoked, another license may not be issued to a dealer for the same business location unless the applicant provides the documentation and information, which the Secretary establishes by regulation, is necessary to demonstrate that the applicant will be engaging in a business which is separate and independent from the business of the revoked or suspended license.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-206 - Scope of License

    (a)    A license authorizes the licensee to do business as a dealer only at the address for which the license is issued.    (b)    Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a dealer who holds a license under this subtitle may:        (1)    make purchases at an estate and judicial sale; and        (2)    transact business at the residence of the owner of a precious metal object or a place where the owner keeps a precious metal object:            (i)    on request of the owner; and            (ii)    after giving written notice of the proposed transaction and its location to the local law enforcement unit with jurisdiction over that location.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-208 - Display of License

    (a)    Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the place of business of the licensee.    (b)    (1)    Only a licensed dealer may advertise for the commercial trading with the public or acquiring from the public in secondhand precious metal objects.        (2)    An advertisement for the commercial trading with the public or acquiring from the public in secondhand precious metal objects shall include the name and license number of the licensee, in compliance with applicable regulations adopted by the Department.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-210 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 12-209 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.    (b)    The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Secretary may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.    (d)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-211 - Judicial Review

    A party to a proceeding under this title who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary 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. §  12-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-212 - Information for Primary Law Enforcement Units

    The Secretary shall inform each primary law enforcement unit of each license that is issued, renewed, changed to a new business location, denied, suspended, or revoked.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 2 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers|Section 12-213 - Transactions With Minors Prohibited

    A dealer may not acquire a precious metal object, or take any merchandise in a pawn transaction, from an individual who is a minor.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 3 - Precious Metal Objects -- Records; Holding Period; Inspection|Section 12-302 - Contents of Records

    (a)    In addition to any other information required by the Secretary, the records of a dealer shall include:        (1)    the date, place, and time of each transaction that involves the acquisition of a precious metal object;        (2)    the name and address of the principal, if the transaction is by an agent;        (3)    a description of the precious metal object, including:            (i)    its approximate metallic composition;            (ii)    any jewels, stones, or glass parts;            (iii)    any mark, number, word, or other identification on the precious metal object;            (iv)    its weight, if payment is based on weight;            (v)    a statement whether it appears to have been altered by any means, including:                1.    obscuring a serial number or identifying feature;                2.    melting; or                3.    recutting a gem; and            (vi)    the amount paid or other consideration;        (4)    for each individual from whom the dealer acquires a precious metal object:            (i)    the name, date of birth, and driver’s license number of the individual; or            (ii)    identification information about the individual that:                1.    positively identifies the individual from at least 2 forms of identification, which may include an age of majority card, military identification, or passport; and                2.    provides a physical description of the individual, including the sex, race, any distinguishing features, and approximate age, height, and weight of the individual;        (5)    a statement indicating whether or not the person making the transaction is personally known to the dealer; and        (6)    the signature of the person from whom the precious metal object or personal property is acquired and the dealer or employee who accepted the precious metal object.    (b)    In addition to any other information required by the Secretary, the records of a pawnbroker shall include, for each item pawned:        (1)    the type of item;        (2)    its manufacturer, model number, year of manufacture if known, and serial number if known; and        (3)    its color and size.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 3 - Precious Metal Objects -- Records; Holding Period; Inspection|Section 12-303 - Retention of Records

    Unless otherwise authorized by the Secretary, a dealer shall keep the records required by this subtitle, at a location within the State, for 3 years after the date of the transaction.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 3 - Precious Metal Objects -- Records; Holding Period; Inspection|Section 12-304 - Copies to Primary Law Enforcement Units

    (a)    (1)    A dealer shall submit the required information from each record to the primary law enforcement unit in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    If the dealer transacts business in accordance with § 12–206(b) of this title, the dealer also shall submit the required information from the records to the local law enforcement unit in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.        (3)    On the request of a dealer, the Secretary shall provide to the dealer a list of local law enforcement units.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the dealer shall submit the records by transmitting the required information from the records electronically, in a format acceptable to the receiving law enforcement unit, by noon of the next business day.        (2)    A dealer may request an extension of up to 48 hours to submit the records required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (c)    Each record, submitted to the primary law enforcement unit and, if applicable, local law enforcement unit, shall include:        (1)    the license number of the dealer;        (2)    the location of each item listed in the record; and        (3)    the information required under § 12–302 of this subtitle.    (d)    The required information from a record submitted under this section:        (1)    shall be kept confidential;        (2)    is not a public record; and        (3)    is not subject to Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.    (e)    The primary law enforcement unit shall adopt a procedure for a dealer to amend a record required to be submitted under this section.    (f)    A law enforcement unit may cease to maintain a record submitted under this section after 1 year from the date the law enforcement unit receives the copy.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 3 - Precious Metal Objects -- Records; Holding Period; Inspection|Section 12-306 - Inspection of Records and Precious Metal Objects

    (a)    A dealer shall allow an authorized law enforcement officer or agent, on request, to enter the place of business or storage premises of the dealer during business hours to inspect a record required to be maintained under this title or precious metal object as part of a stolen property investigation or an investigation of a violation of this title.    (b)    (1)    On request of the dealer, the officer or agent shall make the inspection in the presence of the dealer or an agent of the dealer.        (2)    If the dealer refuses to allow access or produce the record or precious metal object for inspection, the officer or agent shall seek a search warrant.        (3)    A warrant authorizing an administrative inspection for possible regulatory violations shall be issued if the officer or agent establishes probable cause for the selection of the place of business in question for inspection and that the inspection will be reasonably limited in time, place, and scope.    (c)    A dealer who refuses to allow access or to produce records or precious metal objects for inspection on request, shall be subject to the provisions of § 12–209 of this title and, in addition, may be assessed a civil penalty as provided in subsection (d) of this section.    (d)    (1)    The Secretary may impose on a licensee who violates this section a civil penalty not exceeding $500 for each violation.        (2)    In setting the amount of a civil penalty under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the good faith of the violator;            (iii)    any previous violations;            (iv)    the harmful effect of the violation on the complainant, the public, and the business of the dealer or pawnbroker; and            (v)    any other relevant factors.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provision|Section 12-402 - Statement of Ownership

    A person that sells an item to a dealer shall sign a statement, under the penalties of perjury, that the person is the owner of the item.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provision|Section 12-403 - Violation of Title; Compliance

    (a)    If there is probable cause to believe that a violation of this title has occurred, the Secretary shall have the authority to issue subpoenas for records, reports, or articles in connection with any investigation or administrative proceeding under this title.    (b)    If a licensee or a licensee’s employee fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the Secretary, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-501 - Doing Business Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not do business as a dealer in the State unless the person has a license.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  12-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 12 - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-502 - Penalties

    (a)    (1)    A person who willfully or knowingly violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.        (2)    Each associate, employee, manager, or partner who participates in or consents to a violation of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.        (3)    Each violation of this title is a separate offense.    (b)    (1)    The Secretary may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and            (v)    any other relevant factors.        (3)    The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.