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§ 12-805. Labor camps for workers in Dorchester County

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division III. Counties [Titles 9-15] (Refs & Annos)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties--Generally (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8. Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 12-805
Formerly cited as MD CODE, Art. 25, § 27A
§ 12-805. Labor camps for workers in Dorchester County
Currentness
In general
(a) A person may not establish, maintain, or operate a labor camp for groups of 25 or more workers outside the limits of any municipality in Dorchester County unless the person obtains a permit under subsection (b) of this section.
Permits--Issuance and revocation
(b)(1) The County Council of Dorchester County may issue a permit to a person as provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the county council.
(2) After notice to the person who holds a permit and an opportunity for a hearing, the county council may revoke a permit for cause.
Penalty
(c)(1) A person who violates this section or a rule or regulation of the County Council of Dorchester County adopted under this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.
(2) A labor camp established, operated, or maintained in violation of this section or a rule or regulation of the county adopted under this section may be abated as a nuisance.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 12-805, MD LOCAL GOVT § 12-805
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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