Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 5-105

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) The legislative body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance regulating the licensing, location, and operation in the municipality of a business establishment that allows on its premises any activity involving nudity and sexual displays listed under § 4-605 of the Alcoholic Beverages Article.

(b) (1) A person who violates an ordinance adopted under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine of not less than $500 or both.

(2) Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.