At least 30 days before the date of intended sale in a county, a transient vendor shall submit to the governing body of the county a verified, written application that contains:
(1) the name and address of the applicant and the owner of the goods to be sold or exhibited for sale;
(2) the name and address of the employer of the applicant or persons with whom the applicant is associated and the length of the employment or association;
(3) a description of the nature and place of the applicant’s employment during the preceding 12 months;
(4) (i) an estimate of the length of time that and exact location where the applicant will pursue the activities regulated under this part; and
(ii) if a fixed site is occupied, the address of the property owner of the site;
(5) the names and addresses of at least three individuals who:
(i) have known the applicant for at least 1 year; and
(ii) will verify the facts contained in the application;
(6) the applicant’s Maryland sales and use tax number;
(7) (i) the address of any permanent place of business of the applicant in the State; or
(ii) a copy of the certificate from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation stating that the applicant has qualified to do business in the State and the name and address of the applicant’s agent;
(8) proof that the applicant:
(i) is qualified to do business in the State and the county; and
(ii) has obtained all necessary permits and licenses from the State and the county for the operation of the business;
(9) a description of the nature of the business and the goods intended for sale or the catalog from which goods can be ordered;
(10) a description and motor vehicle registration plate number of any vehicle used in connection with the applicant’s activities;
(11) a statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor and, if so, a statement as to:
(i) the nature of the offense;
(ii) when and where the applicant was convicted; and
(iii) the penalty imposed;
(12) a description of the place where the goods are manufactured, the location of the goods at the time of the filing of the application, and the proposed method of delivery of the goods; and
(13) any additional information that the governing body requires.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Other Powers of Counties -- Regulatory
Subtitle 3 - Transient Vendors
Section 13-301 - "Transient Vendor" Defined
Section 13-302 - Scope of Part
Section 13-303 - Applicability of Part
Section 13-304 - Authority to License and Regulate Transient Vendors
Section 13-305 - License Required for Convention, Show, or Sale
Section 13-308 - Verification of Application and Issuance of License
Section 13-310 - Engaging in Business Without a License; Penalties