Section 1-203 - Local licenses, fees, or taxes.
§ 1-203. Local licenses, fees, or taxes.
(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 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) 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.
[1992, ch. 4, § 3.]