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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 11.04.16.03" title_num="11" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="16" heading="Application for Vendor Lease.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An applicant for a mobile seafood or produce vendor lease shall submit an application in writing to the appropriate District. The addresses and phone numbers for the Districts may be found on the Administration’s website at www.roads.maryland.gov.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The applicant shall submit a non-refundable application fee that is determined by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Administration shall determine the period of time prior to the anticipated date of operations that an application is due.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The application shall include the following information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The mobile seafood or produce vendor’s name, contact information, tax ID and/or business ID number and the products to be offered for sale;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A vicinity map showing the location of the proposed site;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A detailed sketch showing the layout of the proposed site;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A copy or verification of the County permit allowing the mobile seafood or produce vendor to operate within the jurisdiction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Proof of insurance in the amount of $1 million for each incident;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Proof of a surety bond or other documentation acceptable to Administration in the amount of $5,000 that allows the Administration to recoup any costs associated with damages to the site; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Anticipated hours of operation within limits established by the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Administration may not approve a lease application for a mobile seafood or produce vendor site that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is located:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>On a highway with a posted speed limit of more than 45 miles per hour;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>On a highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour unless there is identified parking off the roadway and shoulder;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>On a controlled-access or partially controlled-access highway;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>On an Interstate highway; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>On any bridge or overpass;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Reduces sight distance along the highway; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Creates an unsafe condition as determined by the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>