Md. Code, Local Government § 13-311
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 13-311, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§13–311.
Official statutory text
(a) In Carroll County, in a proceeding to prosecute a violation of this part or to enforce the provisions of this part, there is a presumption that a person conducting a business intends to continue the business for no more than 1 year if the business is not open for business at least 5 days each week and at least 50 weeks each year.
(b) Law enforcement personnel from the State, a county, a municipality in Carroll County or Frederick County, or the City of Hagerstown may enforce compliance with the provisions of this part within their respective jurisdictions.
(b) Law enforcement personnel from the State, a county, a municipality in Carroll County or Frederick County, or the City of Hagerstown may enforce compliance with the provisions of this part within their respective jurisdictions.
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