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<section number="5-157" name="Applications" law="code" slug="sec-5-157" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_5BULI_DIV5FOOTSIPR_S5-157AP">
  <level label="a">
    <text>Applications for a license to engage in fortunetelling and similar practices as heretofore defined by this Division shall be filed with the Director or his designee, in writing, on a form prescribed by the Director or his designee.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>In addition to such other information as the Director or his designee may reasonably deem necessary for purposes of the implementation administration, and enforcement of this Division, the application shall state or be accompanied by the following:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>The name, local and permanent address, age, weight, height, color of hair and eyes, and any other distinguishing physical characteristics of the applicant.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>A legal description or address of the specific location used or proposed to be used in the operation or business of fortunetelling and similar practices as heretofore defined.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Three prints of recent and clear photographs, 2" × 2" in size, showing the head and shoulders of the applicant; and provided further, that one (1) of said photographs shall be permanently affixed to the face of any license certificate issued under this Division.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>A statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than a motor vehicle violation pursuant to the Transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and, if so, the nature of the offense, when and where convicted, and the penalty or punishment imposed therefor.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>The names of at least three (3) references, unrelated to the applicant, who will certify as to the applicant's good character and business responsibility.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>Every application shall be signed and certified that the information given thereon is true and correct. The signature shall be that of the applicant.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>In addition, no license shall be issued by the Director or his designee, unless and until there is presented to the Director or his designee, a certificate issued by the Bureau of Assessments showing that there are no unpaid taxes on the taxable tangible business personal property of the applicant due to the State of Maryland or Prince George's County.</text>
  </level>
</section>
