Md. Code, Business Regulation § 16.7-213.2
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 16.7-213.2, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§16.7–213.2.
(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Maryland Department of Health or its designee shall conduct at least one unannounced inspection of licensed retailers or vape shop vendors to ensure the licensee’s compliance with the provisions of this title and § 10–107 of the Criminal Law Article each year.
(2) If a licensed retailer or vape shop vendor violates any provision of this title or § 10–107 of the Criminal Law Article, the Maryland Department of Health shall conduct an additional unannounced inspection within 180 days after the initial inspection.
(b) The Maryland Department of Health or its designee may use an individual under the age of 21 years to assist in conducting an inspection under this section.
(c) To determine the location of a licensed retailer or vape shop vendor subject to an unannounced inspection, the Maryland Department of Health or its designee shall use the list of licensed retailers or vape shop vendors as of December 31 of the previous calendar year.
(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Maryland Department of Health or its designee shall conduct at least one unannounced inspection of licensed retailers or vape shop vendors to ensure the licensee’s compliance with the provisions of this title and § 10–107 of the Criminal Law Article each year.
(2) If a licensed retailer or vape shop vendor violates any provision of this title or § 10–107 of the Criminal Law Article, the Maryland Department of Health shall conduct an additional unannounced inspection within 180 days after the initial inspection.
(b) The Maryland Department of Health or its designee may use an individual under the age of 21 years to assist in conducting an inspection under this section.
(c) To determine the location of a licensed retailer or vape shop vendor subject to an unannounced inspection, the Maryland Department of Health or its designee shall use the list of licensed retailers or vape shop vendors as of December 31 of the previous calendar year.
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