{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-business-regulation-15-205","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Business Regulation § 15–205","heading":"","body":"(a) For an individual who is under the age of 18 years, an innkeeper may require a parent or guardian of the individual to:\n(1) accept liability for the charges for the individual’s lodging and any damages to the lodging establishment caused by the individual; and\n(2) provide a valid credit card or make an advance cash damage deposit of not more than $500 to cover any charges incurred or damages caused by the individual.\n(b) If an innkeeper requires an advance deposit under subsection (a) of this section, the innkeeper shall, following a room inspection at the time of checkout, refund any amount of the deposit not needed to cover reasonable charges for damages.","path":["Article - Business Regulation"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gbr\u0026section=15-205","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:23Z","sha256":"ebcf948beb8e88559e9f5083dc9b4e4783b1503532ebef577a025d0d483b25e5","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-business-regulation-15-204","next":"us-md/md.-code-business-regulation-15-206"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}