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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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BUSINESS REGULATION |
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TITLE 1. DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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SUBTITLE 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
§ 1-204. Prohibition on local licenses, fees, and taxes
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(a) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply in Baltimore City or Prince George's and Worcester counties.
(b) Prohibition. -- Except as otherwise provided in this article or Title 13, Subtitle 1 and Subtitle 3, Part I and § 13-205 and 16-115 of the Local Government Article, a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may not:
(1) require a local license in that county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article; or
(2) impose a local fee or tax to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article.
(c) Regulation in interest of public health, safety, or morals. -- A county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may require a local license if necessary for regulatory purposes in the interest of the public health, safety, or morals.
(d) Effect of public local law. -- A public local law passed after October 1, 1941, does not repeal any provision of this section unless the public local law expressly refers to and repeals the provision.