Md. Code, Business Regulation § 15-205
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 15-205, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§15–205.
Official statutory text
(a) For an individual who is under the age of 18 years, an innkeeper may require a parent or guardian of the individual to:
(1) accept liability for the charges for the individual’s lodging and any damages to the lodging establishment caused by the individual; and
(2) provide a valid credit card or make an advance cash damage deposit of not more than $500 to cover any charges incurred or damages caused by the individual.
(b) If an innkeeper requires an advance deposit under subsection (a) of this section, the innkeeper shall, following a room inspection at the time of checkout, refund any amount of the deposit not needed to cover reasonable charges for damages.
(1) accept liability for the charges for the individual’s lodging and any damages to the lodging establishment caused by the individual; and
(2) provide a valid credit card or make an advance cash damage deposit of not more than $500 to cover any charges incurred or damages caused by the individual.
(b) If an innkeeper requires an advance deposit under subsection (a) of this section, the innkeeper shall, following a room inspection at the time of checkout, refund any amount of the deposit not needed to cover reasonable charges for damages.
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