Maryland § 17-1804
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-1804, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1804.
(a) An applicant for a trader’s license shall state in the application the place where the applicant will do business as a trader.
(b) (1) An applicant for a trader’s license may apply under this subsection if the applicant has a defect in vision such that:
(i) visual acuity in the applicant’s better eye does not exceed 20/140 with correcting lenses; or
(ii) the widest diameter of the applicant’s visual field subtends an angle not exceeding 20 degrees.
(2) An applicant for a trader’s license under this subsection shall submit to the clerk:
(i) a signed certificate, from a licensed physician who specializes in treatment of the eye, that the applicant’s vision meets the standard of paragraph (1) of this subsection; and
(ii) an affidavit that the applicant is the owner of the place of business listed in the application.
(3) Blind Industries also may apply for a trader’s license under this subsection for a business that it operates, if Blind Industries submits to the clerk an affidavit that:
(i) Blind Industries operates the business listed in the application; and
(ii) the manager of the business has vision that meets the standard of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-1804
What does Maryland Code § 17-1804 cover?
Section 17-1804 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 § 17-1804?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 17-1804 apply to my situation?
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