Ch. 589

LAWS OF MARYLAND

for business on that day. The term "a day other than Sunday"
means any consecutive 24-hour period.

(e)  Notwithstanding any provision of this section, any
establishment which offers service as its primary business may
operate on Sunday.

(f)  Industries where continuous processing or manufacturing
is required by the very nature of the process involved may
operate on Sunday.

(g)  All recreational activities, sports and amusements are
permitted on Sunday.

(h) Nothing in this section may be considered or construed
to amend other provisions of law with reference to the
prohibition of alcoholic beverage sales, or the service of
process on Sunday.

(i) The State's Attorney of Charles County may petition the
Circuit Court for Charles County to enjoin any violation of this
section.

(j) Any person, firm or corporation violating the
provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction, is subject to the following penalties. A conviction
under this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000
for each person in violation of this section, and for each
employee caused, directed, permitted or authorized to work in
violation of this section. Nothing contained in this section may
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.]

[534W.

(a)  The provisions of this section apply to any retail
establishment or wholesale establishment that operates in Howard
County on Sunday.

(b)  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or §
534W-1 it is unlawful on Sunday for any wholesale or retail
establishment to conduct business for labor or profit in the
usual manner and location or to operate its establishment in any
manner for the general public.                                   

(2)  A wholesale or retail establishment may not
cause, direct, or authorize any employee or agent to engage in or
conduct business on its behalf on Sunday.

(3)  The State's Attorney of Howard County may
petition the circuits court to enjoin any violation of this

section.

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