§ 1–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 1-203 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 2. General Provisions
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(a)
This section does not apply in Baltimore City or Prince George’s and Worcester counties.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in this article or Title 13, Subtitle 1 and Subtitle 3, Part I and §§ 13–205 and 16–115 of the Local Government Article and Title 17, Subtitle 4, Parts V and VI of the Business Regulation Article, a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may not:
(1)
require a local license in that county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article; or
(2)
impose a local fee or tax to engage in a business or occupation for which a State license is required under this article.
(c)
A county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State may require a local license if necessary for regulatory purposes in the interest of the public health, safety, or morals.
(d)
A public local law passed after October 1, 1941 does not repeal any provision of this section unless the public local law expressly refers to and repeals the provision.