Section 19-701 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Animal control unit” has the meaning stated in § 10–617 of the Criminal Law Article. (c) (1) “Animal welfare organization” means a nonprofit organization: (i) that has tax exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code; and (ii) whose mission and practice is the rescue of […]
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 19-401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Beneficial owner” means a person for whose benefit a boat broker is entrusted to hold money. (c) “Boat” means any vessel that is propelled by sail or machinery in the water. (d) “Boat broker” means a person who provides boat brokerage services for another person. (e) “Boat broker […]
Section 19-402 – Boat Broker Trust Account
(a) A boat broker shall place any trust moneys received in anticipation of a boat purchase into a boat broker trust account until the boat broker: (1) disburses the trust moneys to the beneficial owner on completion of the boat purchase; or (2) returns the trust moneys to the purchaser if the boat purchase is not completed. (b) A […]
Section 19-501 – “Soldier” Defined
In this subtitle, “soldier” means: (1) an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve forces, and any other standard United States military agency; or (2) a federal active duty member of the State National Guard or Reserve force.
Section 19-502 – Applicability of Subtitle
This subtitle does not apply to: (1) the use of a soldier’s name, portrait, picture, or image in an attempt to portray, describe, or impersonate that soldier in a live performance, single and original work of fine art, play, book, article, film, musical work, radio or television programming, or other audio or audiovisual work, if the […]
Section 19-503 – Use of Deceased Soldier’s Identity Prohibited
A person may not knowingly use the name, portrait, picture, or image of a soldier killed in the line of duty within the previous 50 years in advertising for the sale of a product, good, ware, merchandise, or service, for the purpose of gaining a commercial advantage, without obtaining prior consent for use from the […]