State Regulations: Maryland
Date Revised: 10/14/2012
| Governing Body: | Maryland Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene | Youth Camp Certification | |
| License Required: | Yes | |
| License Information: |
Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 10.16.06, Certification for Youth Camps Certification for Youth Camps 2012, Center for Environmental Health and Community Services |
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| Criminal Background Checks Required: | Yes | |
| Criminal Background Checks Information: |
CJIS-Central Repository Criminal History Record Check for Personnel at Youth Camps No fee for required agencies- must become authorized agency As of April 15, 2012, CJIS will only accept electronically submitted fingerprints. |
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| State Allows FBI Checks: | Yes
An individual can obtain a national FBI check through the contact agency's Web Site. The cost is $36.00 for volunteers who work with youth. The cost for individuals who do not work with youth is $42.00. Results are returned within 4–6 weeks. |
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| Driving Record Checks: | Available through Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration's Web Site.
$9 non-certified, $12 certified |
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| State Sex Offender Registry: | Maryland Sex Offender Registry | |
| Minimum Wage: |
$10.50 per hour (Prince George’s County) |
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| Coverage and Exemptions: | Covers all employers and employees (including state and local government employees) unless specifically exempt; Exemptions: non-administrative resident and day camp employees at organized camps; volunteers or non-employees for educational, charitable, religious or nonprofit organizations; employees; employees under age 16 in part-time or vacation jobs for not more than 20 hours a week | |
| Subminimum Wage: | Employers covered by the FLSA may pay $4.25/hour to employees under age 20 for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment. Commissioner may issue rates for learners and apprentices (but not less than 80% of minimum wage), and for certain handicapped workers (under special certificates; “sheltered workshop” or “work activities” certificates issued by labor department must be filed by employer within 10 days of receipt). | |
| Minimum Wage Source: | Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl., §§3-401, 3-403, 3-410(2), 3-413, 3-414, 3-419; Prince George’s County Code, Ch. 18, Bill No. CB-1-2003; Balt. City Ord. 94-442 | |
| Overtime Pay Requirements: | 1½ times regular rate after 40-hour week. Agricultural farm workers exempt under FLSA: 1½ times regular rate after 60 hour week. | |
| Exemptions: | Those employees exempt from the state minimum wage; certain amusement or recreational establishments, including swimming pools | |
| Meal/Rest Period Requirments: | No general provision. Minors: 30 minute rest period if working 5 consecutive hours. | |
| Other Wages Source: | Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. §§3-210(a)(1), 3-401, 3-403, 3-415, 3-420 | |
| Additional Info: | ||
| * Federal minimum wage rate applies | ||
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