Md. Code, Business Regulation § 12.5-206
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 12.5-206, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§12.
Official statutory text
§12.5–206.
(a) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant that meets the requirements of this subtitle and on receipt of:
(1) a complete national and State criminal history record report from the Central Repository in accordance with § 12.5–204 of this subtitle; and
(2) documentation of current general liability insurance in the amount required under § 12.5–205 of this subtitle.
(b) The Secretary shall determine the size, form, and content of any license certificate that the Secretary issues.
(c) 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 that does not meet the qualifications of a fixed business address as defined in § 12.5–101(d) of this title.
(d) The Secretary may not issue a license to an individual who is 18 years old or younger.
(e) A license issued under this title is not transferable.
(a) The Secretary shall issue a license to each applicant that meets the requirements of this subtitle and on receipt of:
(1) a complete national and State criminal history record report from the Central Repository in accordance with § 12.5–204 of this subtitle; and
(2) documentation of current general liability insurance in the amount required under § 12.5–205 of this subtitle.
(b) The Secretary shall determine the size, form, and content of any license certificate that the Secretary issues.
(c) 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 that does not meet the qualifications of a fixed business address as defined in § 12.5–101(d) of this title.
(d) The Secretary may not issue a license to an individual who is 18 years old or younger.
(e) A license issued under this title is not transferable.
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