Maryland § 17-907

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§ 17-907.

    (a)    (1)    An applicant for a peddler license shall pay to the clerk the applicable license fee.

        (2)    If the applicant is a foot peddler, the license fee is:

            (i)    in Baltimore City, $200;

            (ii)    in St. Mary’s County, the amount set by the County Commissioners, by resolution; and

            (iii)    in any other county, $100.

        (3)    If the applicant is a one–horse peddler, the license fee is:

            (i)    in Baltimore City, $250;

            (ii)    in St. Mary’s County, the amount set by the County Commissioners, by resolution; and

            (iii)    in any other county, $150.

        (4)    If the applicant is a two–horse peddler, the license fee is:

            (i)    in Baltimore City, $300;

            (ii)    in St. Mary’s County, the amount set by the County Commissioners, by resolution; and

            (iii)    in any other county, $200.

        (5)    If the applicant is a motor vehicle peddler, the license fee is:

            (i)    in Baltimore City, $500;

            (ii)    in St. Mary’s County, the amount set by the County Commissioners, by resolution; and

            (iii)    in any other county, $300; but

                1.    in Garrett County, the license fee is $100 for a resident of Garrett County; and

                2.    in Worcester County, the license fee is $100 for a resident of Worcester County who sells only ice cream.

    (b)    (1)    In Harford County, an applicant for a peddler license must have the written permission of the owner or lessee of the property where the applicant will do business.

        (2)    The written permission shall include:

            (i)    the name, address, and telephone number of the owner or lessee of the property;

            (ii)    the name, permanent address, and telephone number of the applicant;

            (iii)    a description of the goods to be sold by the applicant; and

            (iv)    the times of day and the number of days per month that the applicant is allowed to do business on the property of the owner or lessee.

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