Maryland § 12-805
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-805, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-805.
(a) A person may not establish, maintain, or operate a labor camp for groups of 25 or more workers outside the limits of any municipality in Dorchester County unless the person obtains a permit under subsection (b) of this section.
(b) (1) The County Council of Dorchester County may issue a permit to a person as provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the county council.
(2) After notice to the person who holds a permit and an opportunity for a hearing, the county council may revoke a permit for cause.
(c) (1) A person who violates this section or a rule or regulation of the County Council of Dorchester County adopted under this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.
(2) A labor camp established, operated, or maintained in violation of this section or a rule or regulation of the county adopted under this section may be abated as a nuisance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-805
What does Maryland Code § 12-805 cover?
Section 12-805 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.
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