Maryland § 17-1005
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-1005, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1005.
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person must have a junk dealer or scrap metal processor license whenever the person does business as a junk dealer or scrap metal processor in the State.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a situation in which:
(i) a nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor buys junk or scrap metal from a junk dealer or scrap metal processor licensee who is a resident of the State; or
(ii) the nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor transports that junk or scrap metal.
(3) If a nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor comes into the State in a vehicle, the nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor may not transport from the State in that vehicle any junk or scrap metal bought in the State unless the nonresident junk dealer or nonresident scrap metal processor holds a junk dealer or scrap metal processor license.
(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person must have an agent license whenever the person acts as an agent in the State.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a salaried employee of a junk dealer or scrap metal processor licensee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-1005
What does Maryland Code § 17-1005 cover?
Section 17-1005 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 § 17-1005?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 17-1005" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 17-1005 apply to my situation?
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