Maryland § 13-201
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-201.
(a) This section applies only in:
(1) Caroline County;
(2) Carroll County;
(3) Cecil County;
(4) Charles County;
(5) Frederick County;
(6) Howard County;
(7) Somerset County;
(8) Talbot County;
(9) Wicomico County; and
(10) Worcester County.
(b) The governing body of a county may:
(1) issue permits for the establishment, operation, or maintenance of a public dance hall, a boxing or wrestling arena, an amusement park, or a tourist camp with cabins for rent;
(2) adopt rules and regulations for the issuance of permits under this section; and
(3) revoke permits issued under this section for cause and after notice and a hearing.
(c) A person shall obtain a permit from the governing body of a county before the person may establish, maintain, or operate a public dance hall, a boxing or wrestling arena, an amusement park, or a tourist camp with cabins for rent.
(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of Charles County shall charge a permit fee of:
(i) $50 for issuing the initial permit; and
(ii) $50 annually for renewal of the permit.
(2) A permit holder is exempt from the fee if:
(i) the facility is established, maintained, or operated for purposes of a religious, educational, or fraternal organization; and
(ii) no other person shares the profits and gains from events held in the facility.
(e) In Worcester County, this section also applies to a tourist cabin, a motel, an apartment house, a rooming house, or any other structure or building to be rented to four or more persons at one time.
(f) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 for each offense.
(2) The establishment or place in violation of this section is subject to abatement as a nuisance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-201
What does Maryland Code § 13-201 cover?
Section 13-201 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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