WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                   Ch. 589

conviction, is subject to the following penalties. The first
conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100, a second
conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, and for a
third or subsequent conviction by a fine not to exceed $500 for
each employee caused, directed or authorized to work in violation
of this section. This section may not be construed to permit any
fine upon any employee or agent who has been caused or directed
by his employer to violate the provisions of this section.]

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(a)  In Cecil County, except as specifically provided in
this section, it is unlawful on Sunday for any person, firm,
partnership, or corporation to conduct business for profit in the
usual manner and location or to open an establishment to the
general public, or to cause, direct, permit, or authorize an
employee or agent to engage in or conduct business or open an
establishment in that manner.

(b)  Nothing in this section applies to the sale of the
following items:

(1)  Alcoholic beverages regulated under Article 2B.

(2)  Food and drink prepared for consumption on or off
the premises.

(3)  Gasoline, oil, and other automotive maintenance
and repair items and services sold in a service station or in an
establishment otherwise permitted to conduct business under this
section.

(4)  Emergency repair services to real property,
including materials required for such repairs.

(c)  Nothing in this section applies to the following types
of business operations:

(1)  The sale or rental of real estate.

(2)  Hospitals, nursing homes, medical or other health
services.

(3)  Agricultural activities including florists,
nurserymen and farmers, and commercial fishing.

(4)  Transportation of goods or persons, including
airports and bus or railroad terminals and boating facilities.

(5)  Car washes.

(6)  Self-service laundromats.

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