Section 20-403 – Screening
(a) (1) (i) A buyer shall use an individual to screen each transaction in which an automated purchasing machine buys personal property. (ii) An individual who screens a transaction may screen the transaction remotely. (2) A buyer shall keep a record of the screener assigned to screen each transaction. (b) If a buyer determines that personal property sold to an automated […]
Section 20-501 – Prohibited Acts
(a) A buyer may not buy or offer to buy personal property from a minor. (b) If an automated purchasing machine cannot determine the serial number of an electronic device and the device is valued at $25 or more, the buyer may not purchase the electronic device.
Section 20-502 – Violations; Penalties
(a) A person who knowingly or willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and (2) for a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000. (b) Each violation of this title is a separate offense.
Section 20-401 – Requirements
(a) A buyer shall ensure that each automated purchasing machine that the buyer owns or operates in the State meets the requirements of this section. (b) (1) Before the completion of a transaction in which an automated purchasing machine buys personal property, the automated purchasing machine shall require a seller to provide the following information: (i) the full name […]
Section 20-402 – Duties of Buyer
(a) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, a buyer shall submit a copy of the records required under § 20–401(c) of this subtitle to the primary law enforcement unit within 48 hours after a transaction in a paper or electronic format acceptable to the primary law enforcement unit. (ii) If a serial number cannot be determined […]
Section 20-102 – Applicability of Title
(a) This title does not apply to an automated purchasing machine that is used exclusively for collecting recyclable materials in accordance with a recycling program approved by the Department of the Environment. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this title: (i) preempts the right of a county or municipality to regulate automated purchasing machines […]
Section 20-103 – Regulations
The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out and enforce this title.
Section 20-201 – Designation of Primary Law Enforcement Unit
(a) A county or municipal governing body in the county in which an automated purchasing machine is located shall designate by resolution the primary law enforcement unit to receive records in accordance with § 20–402(a)(1) of this title. (b) If a municipal governing body designates a county police department or sheriff as the primary law enforcement unit […]
Section 20-301 – License Required
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall have a license before the person does business as a buyer in the State.
Section 20-302 – Application
(a) (1) An applicant for a license shall: (i) submit to the Secretary an application on the form that the Secretary provides; and (ii) pay to the Secretary an application fee of $300. (2) The application fee is nonrefundable. (b) The applicant shall sign the application under oath. (c) In addition to any other information that the Secretary requires, the application shall […]