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Section 17-2104 – Initiation of Prosecution

    With the approval of the Comptroller, the chief license inspector or an assistant license inspector shall begin proceedings to prosecute each person who:         (1)    is required to get a license from a clerk under this title; but         (2)    fails to get the license or to pay an adequate license fee.

Section 17-1905 – Identification of Vending Machines

    (a)    The clerk shall give each vending machine licensee an identification label for each vending machine.     (b)    (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 […]

Section 17-2105 – Prima Facie Evidence of Sale

    In a prosecution for selling goods without an appropriate license, proof that the defendant displayed or offered the goods for sale or kept a place of business where the goods were displayed or offered for sale is prima facie evidence that the defendant sold goods.

Section 17-1906 – Selling Through Vending Machine Without License

    (a)    A person may not sell goods or offer goods for sale through a vending machine in the State unless the person has a vending machine license that covers that machine.     (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

Section 17-2106 – General Penalty

    (a)    Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $300 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.     (b)    Each agent or officer of a corporation convicted of violating this subtitle who actually engaged in the unlicensed business […]

Section 17-1907 – Removing or Tampering With Seal

    (a)    An unauthorized person may not remove or tamper with a seal on a vending machine.     (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

Section 17-2001 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “License” means a license issued by the clerk to do business as a trading stamp issuer.     (c)    “Trading stamp” means a certificate, coupon, label, stamp, ticket, or other similar device that is redeemable for goods.     (d)    (1)    “Trading stamp issuer” means a person who sells or delivers trading […]