2013 Maryland Code
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
§ 1-203 - Local licenses, fees, or taxes [Effective until October 1, 2013].

§1-203.

(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 Article 24, Title 11 of the Code, 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.

§ 1-203 - Local licenses, fees, or taxes [Effective October 1, 2013].

(a) Applicability. -- This section does not apply in Baltimore City or Prince George's and Worcester counties.

(b) License, fee, or tax provisions -- Prohibited. -- 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) License, fee, or tax provisions -- Exceptions. -- 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) Effect of public local laws. -- 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.