In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Storage warehouse” means a building or structure used for keeping goods for a fee. “Storage warehouse” does not include a self–service storage facility. “Storage warehouse license” means a license issued by the clerk to keep a storage warehouse.

A person must have a storage warehouse license whenever the person keeps a storage warehouse where goods are stored for a fee in the State.

An applicant for a storage warehouse license shall pay to the clerk a license fee of: $30 for a storage warehouse in a municipal corporation with a population of not more than 10,000; $50 for a storage warehouse in a municipal corporation or county with a population of 10,001 to 20,000; $75 for a storage warehouse in a municipal corporation or county with a population of 20,001 to 50,000; or $150 for a storage warehouse in a municipal corporation or county with a population of more than 50,000. All license fees collected under this section shall be paid to the Comptroller.

Before a moving and storage firm or warehouse that stores household goods provides any service, the moving and storage firm or warehouse shall give written notice to the buyer of the service that the buyer should get insurance to protect the buyer from loss of goods. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.