The license year runs from May 1st through the following April 30th. Ī private individual may conduct a public sale of personal effects on his or her own property without a trader's license, provided that no more than one sale is conducted for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive days in any one calendar year. Business entities must register and qualify with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Unless you are a grower or manufacturer, you may not offer for sale, sell or otherwise dispose of any goods within Maryland, without first obtaining a trader's license from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and opening a sales tax account.
The legal requirement for the Exhibitor's Affidavit can be found in the Business Regulation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 17-1804. If an exhibitor does not meet the requirements outlined above, the procedure for handling temporary licenses is still in effect.Ī promoter or exhibitor who fails to comply as required by law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined up to $100.00 or imprisoned for up to 30 days. Within seven days after the conclusion of the show, a promoter must forward all Exhibitor Affidavits to the Comptroller of Maryland, State License Bureau, P.O. The photocopy of a Trader's License or an Exhibitor's Affidavit must be conspicuously displayed during the show. A volunteer fire department or rescue squad ĪND has not participated in more than three shows during the previous 365 days.Īn exhibitor who has a valid Trader's License for a fixed place of business in Maryland does not have to obtain another Trader's License provided the exhibitor presents a photocopy of the license to the promoter prior to the show.An antique vehicle, machine and equipment organization.A church as defined in Section 5-301 of the Corporations and Associations Article.Unless a show is promoted by one of the exempt entities listed below, an exhibitor DOES NOT need to obtain a trader's license if the show is promoted by: A promoter may not allow an exhibitor to participate in a show if the exhibitor has not submitted a photocopy of a valid Trader's License or an Exhibitor's Affidavit (available from any Clerk of the Circuit Court or the State License Bureau) prior to the show.