Maryland § 14-407
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-407, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-407.
(a) The Department shall:
(1) Investigate complaints received regarding a youth camp; and
(2) Require appropriate training, including knowledge of outdoor camping, for a camp inspector.
(b) (1) Before a youth camp makes a formal offer of employment to a job applicant, the operator of the youth camp may request from the Department a determination as to whether the results of a national or State criminal history records check would be the basis for prohibiting the hiring of the applicant.
(2) Within 3 business days after receipt of a request from the operator of a youth camp under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall issue a written determination to the youth camp as to whether the results of a national or State criminal history records check would be the basis for prohibiting the hiring of the applicant.
(3) A determination issued by the Department under paragraph (2) of this subsection is binding on the Department and the youth camp unless the applicant:
(i) Has subsequently been convicted of a crime;
(ii) Has pending criminal charges; or
(iii) Had previously undisclosed criminal convictions.
(4) The Department may set a reasonable fee to cover the cost of a criminal history records check required under this subsection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-407
What does Maryland Code § 14-407 cover?
Section 14-407 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 § 14-407?
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