Vending Machine License

Every person who sells or offers goods for sale through a vending machine in the state of Maryland must obtain a vending machine license from the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The license fee is $2.50 for each vending machine.

A vending machine license is not required if the following items are offered for sale:

• Cigarettes - Special laws govern the sale of cigarettes through a vending machine. For more information, contact the State License Bureau or the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county in which the vending machine will be located.
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Paper cups
• Paper or cloth towels
• Postage stamps
• Sanitary napkins
• Soap
• Toilet seat covers

The license year is from May 1 through April 30.
The legal requirements for the vending machine license can be found in Title 17, Subtitle 19 of the Business Regulation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

• Clerks of the Circuit Courts 
• Contact the State License Bureau