§ 17-905. Scope of part

   (a) General exclusion for certain counties. -- Part II of this subtitle does not apply in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Cecil, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties.

(b) Application -- To Allegany County. -- In Allegany County, Part II of this subtitle does not apply to a trader who holds a trader's license and has kept a regular place of business in Allegany County for at least 5 years.

(c) Application -- To Charles County. -- In Charles County, Part II of this subtitle:

   (1) applies to the sale of goods from a motor vehicle or temporary stand; but

   (2) does not apply to the sale of goods from a motor vehicle or temporary stand in connection with a permanent business in Charles County if:

      (i) the seller has the written permission of the owner of the business; and

      (ii) the motor vehicle or temporary stand is on or adjacent to the premises of the business.

(d) Application -- To Harford County. -- In Harford County, Part II of this subtitle:

   (1) applies to the sale of goods from a vehicle or temporary stand; and

   (2) does not apply to:

      (i) the sale of goods on property that the seller owns or leases; or

      (ii) a not-for-profit organization.

(e) Application -- To St. Mary's County. -- In St. Mary's County, Part II of this subtitle applies to a nonresident of St. Mary's County who sells goods from a motor vehicle, temporary stand, or other temporary location.

(f) Exempt goods. -- Except in Harford County, Part II of this subtitle does not apply to the sale of:

   (1) fish or oysters in their natural and unpreserved condition; or

   (2) perishable fruits or vegetables in their natural condition.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 21, 22, 23; 1992, ch. 4, § 2; 2004, ch. 25, § 6.