Maryland § 17-1404

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-1404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17-1404.

    (a)    An applicant for a promoter license shall:

        (1)    pay to the clerk a license fee of $500; and

        (2)    get a health permit from the health officer.

    (b)    An applicant for a health permit shall:

        (1)    post a bond in accordance with § 17–1405 of this subtitle;

        (2)    establish adequate health facilities and sanitation in accordance with any regulations adopted by the Maryland Department of Health to govern outdoor musical festivals; and

        (3)    show that the applicant has obtained approval of the local law enforcement unit.

    (c)    (1)    Approval of a local law enforcement unit under subsection (b)(3) of this section shall be based on the applicant’s ability to provide:

            (i)    adequate security for the safety of spectators and their property;

            (ii)    adequate arrangements for the orderly flow of traffic to, at, and from the outdoor musical festival; and

            (iii)    adequate security for those persons who might reasonably be affected by the outdoor musical festival and for their property.

        (2)    Paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection does not apply in St. Mary’s County.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-1404

What does Maryland Code § 17-1404 cover?

Section 17-1404 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 17-1404?

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