§ 13–205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 13-205 (2026)
Title 13. Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory
Subtitle 2. Tourism and Entertainment
§ 13–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Notwithstanding any provision of the Business Regulation Article, in Calvert County, a palm reader, fortune–teller, soothsayer, or similar individual shall:
(i)
apply to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Calvert County for a license to do business; and
(ii)
pay a license fee of $1,000 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Calvert County.
(2)
Before an applicant may be issued a license under this section, the applicant shall:
(i)
be fingerprinted and photographed by the Department of State Police; and
(ii)
obtain a certificate from the Department of State Police that indicates that the applicant has never been convicted of a crime, other than a motor vehicle violation.
(3)
The term of the license is 3 months.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 or both.