Ch. 2

LAWS OF MARYLAND

affirmation without detracting substantively from the
purpose and effect of requiring an oath or
affirmation. Therefore, an individual who makes an
affidavit under this article is subject to the
penalties for perjury if the affidavit is false, even
if the individual does not appear and make oath before
an individual authorized to administer oaths.

This section is patterned after the essential elements
of Md. Rule 1-202(b), which defines "affidavit", and
Md. Rules 1-303 and 1-304, which prescribe the form of
oaths and affidavits, and TP § 1-201, which provides a
similar provision. This provision does away with any
required notarization.

1-204. COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS.

(A) "EMPLOYER" DEFINED.

IN THIS SECTION, "EMPLOYER" HAS THE SAME
THE STATE WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAWS.

MEANING AS UNDER

(B) REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.

BEFORE ANY LICENSE IS ISSUED UNDER THIS ARTICLE TO AN
EMPLOYER TO ENGAGE IN AN ACTIVITY IN WHICH THE EMPLOYER MAY
EMPLOY ANY INDIVIDUAL, THE EMPLOYER SHALL FILE WITH THE ISSUING
AUTHORITY:

(1) A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE
WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAWS; OR

STATE

(2) THE NUMBER OF A WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
POLICY OR BINDER.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Art. 81, §
446A.

Although former Art. 81, § 446A applied only to
cigarette licensing provisions, it is evident from
Art. 101, § 31A of the Code, which sets forth the
procedure for obtaining a certificate of compliance --
as well as similar provisions in Articles 2B and 56 of
the Code -- that this certificate also is required of
persons licensed under other provisions now in this
article.

In the introductory language of subsection (b) of this
section, the former word "permit" is deleted to avoid
the implication that a "trip permit", which is issued
as an alternative method of motor fuel tax payment, is
a permit within the meaning of this section.

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