# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 13. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory

### Subtitle 2. Tourism and Entertainment

#### Section 13-201

(a) This section applies only in:

  (1) Caroline County;

  (2) Carroll County;

  (3) Cecil County;

  (4) Charles County;

  (5) Frederick County;

  (6) Howard County;

  (7) Somerset County;

  (8) Talbot County;

  (9) Wicomico County; and

  (10) Worcester County.

(b) The governing body of a county may:

  (1) issue permits for the establishment, operation, or maintenance of a public dance hall, a boxing or wrestling arena, an amusement park, or a tourist camp with cabins for rent;

  (2) adopt rules and regulations for the issuance of permits under this section; and

  (3) revoke permits issued under this section for cause and after notice and a hearing.

(c) A person shall obtain a permit from the governing body of a county before the person may establish, maintain, or operate a public dance hall, a boxing or wrestling arena, an amusement park, or a tourist camp with cabins for rent.

(d)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the County Commissioners of Charles County shall charge a permit fee of:

    (i) $50 for issuing the initial permit; and

    (ii) $50 annually for renewal of the permit.

  (2) A permit holder is exempt from the fee if:

    (i) the facility is established, maintained, or operated for purposes of a religious, educational, or fraternal organization; and

    (ii) no other person shares the profits and gains from events held in the facility.

(e) In Worcester County, this section also applies to a tourist cabin, a motel, an apartment house, a rooming house, or any other structure or building to be rented to four or more persons at one time.

(f)

  (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 for each offense.

  (2) The establishment or place in violation of this section is subject to abatement as a nuisance.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)