§ 17-1905. Identification of vending machines

   (a) Clerk to supply. -- The clerk shall give each vending machine licensee an identification label for each vending machine.

(b) Display of identification. --

   (1) Subject to regulations adopted by the Comptroller, the identification label shall be attached to the vending machine so that the identification label is easily visible.

   (2) In addition, the name and telephone number of the vending machine licensee or owner of the vending machine shall be displayed on each vending machine so that the name and telephone number are easily visible.

(c) Failure to display. --

   (1) If an inspector finds that a vending machine does not display the identification label required by this section, the inspector promptly shall:

      (i) notify the vending machine licensee or owner in writing of the violation; and

      (ii) require that the vending machine licensee or owner display the identification label properly within 10 days after receiving notice of the violation.

   (2) If the vending machine licensee or owner fails to display the identification label properly within 10 days, the inspector shall:

      (i) seal the vending machine to prevent further use; and

      (ii) take necessary action to enforce the licensing provisions of this subtitle.

   (3) If neither the identification label nor the name and telephone number of the vending machine licensee or owner are displayed properly, the inspector:

      (i) immediately shall seal the vending machine to prevent further use; and

      (ii) shall take necessary action to enforce this subtitle.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 74; 1992, ch. 4, § 2; 1993, ch. 5, § 1.