Section 19-307 – Possession — Evidence of Violation
(a) In a prosecution under § 19-304(a), (b), (c), or (d) of this subtitle, possession by a person charged of all or part of the registered returnable container or returnable textile is prima facie evidence that the person is guilty of the charge. (b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to: (1) a garbage collector who […]
Section 19-702 – Applicability
This subtitle does not apply to an animal welfare organization or animal control unit operating within a retail pet store.
Section 19-308 – Purchase of Plastic Secondary Packaging
(a) (1) In this section, “plastic secondary packaging” means a plastic crate or shell used for the bulk transportation, storage, or carrying of retail items. (2) “Plastic secondary packaging” includes milk crates, bakery and soft drink trays, and other commercial plastic secondary packaging. (b) Other than a manufacturer of plastic secondary packaging, a person may not purchase four or […]
Section 19-703 – Duties of Retail Pet Stores
(a) A retail pet store may not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats or dogs. (b) This section may not be construed to prohibit a retail pet store from collaborating with an animal welfare organization or animal control unit to offer space for these entities to showcase cats or dogs for adoption.
Section 19-106 – Corporate Diversity Required of Entity Qualifying for Certain State Benefits — State Equity Report
** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 795 OF 2021 ** (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Entity” means: (i) a commercial enterprise or business that is in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and is: 1. incorporated in the State; or 2. registered to do business in the […]
Section 19-201 – “Organization” Defined
In this subtitle, “organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated society, association, organization, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans’ organization, labor union, foundation, federation, degree, branch, subordinate lodge, or auxiliary.
Section 19-202 – Registration of Name or Insignia
(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an organization may register with the Secretary of State a facsimile, duplicate, or description of its name or insignia, including a badge, motto, button, decoration, charm, emblem, or rosette if the principles and activities of the organization are not repugnant to the Constitution and laws of […]
Section 19-203 – Application for Registration
The chief executive officer of the organization shall apply for registration under this subtitle on the form that the Secretary of State provides.
Section 19-204 – Fees
(a) Any fees that the Secretary of State establishes for registration, alteration, cancellation, research, and the issuance of certificates under this subtitle shall be as provided by law for similar services. (b) The Secretary of State shall pay fees collected under this subtitle, less administrative costs, into the General Fund of the State.
Section 19-205 – Scope of Registration
A registration under this subtitle is for the use, the benefit, and on behalf, of the organization, or a subsidiary or member in the State of the organization.