Section 19-605 – Disclosure of Personal Contact Information
An international marriage broker may disclose personal contact information on a recruit only after obtaining consent from the recruit, written in the recruit’s native language.
Section 19-606 – Doing Business in the State
An international marriage broker shall be deemed to be doing business in the State if it contracts for services with a Maryland resident or is considered to be doing business under other laws of the State.
Section 19-305 – Warrants
A District Court judge shall issue a search warrant, authorizing a search of the premises specified in the warrant, to a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer to whom a warrant may be directed, if a person who has registered a returnable container or returnable textile, or the person’s agent, makes an affidavit […]
Section 19-607 – Violations
(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $12,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both, in addition to any penalty imposed under federal law. (b) In determining the penalty, the court shall consider: (1) any previous violations of this […]
Section 19-306 – Charging Document
(a) In a prosecution under this subtitle, a charging document is sufficient if it: (1) describes the returnable container or returnable textile in a way that allows its identification; (2) affirms that the returnable container or returnable textile is distinctly marked and registered under this subtitle; and (3) gives the name of the owner of the returnable container or […]
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 19-104 – Business Discounts and Preferences for Veterans — Identification
A business registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that offers a discount or preference on products or services to veterans shall accept a valid driver’s license or identification card issued under § 12–302 of the Transportation Article that includes a notation of veteran status as verification of the veteran status of the […]
Section 19-105 – Commercial Sales of Dogs or Cats — Prohibited Acts
(a) This section does not apply to: (1) an animal welfare organization or animal control unit displaying dogs or cats for adoption or the adoption of dogs or cats from an animal welfare organization or animal control unit; or (2) a dog breeder and a specific individual purchaser conducting a prearranged sale of a dog if the location […]
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.