Section 17-2101 – “License” Defined
In this subtitle, “license” has the meaning stated in § 17-201 of this title.
Section 17-2102 – Doing Business Without License
A person may not do any business in the State for which a license is required under this title unless the person has an appropriate license.
Section 17-2103 – Failure to Display License
A person may not fail to display a license as required by this title.
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 17-2105 – 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 17-2106 – 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 […]