Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-223
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14-223
in effectA franchisor may not sell a franchise in the State without first giving a prospective franchisee a copy of the offering prospectus and a copy of each proposed agreement that relates to the sale of the franchise at the earlier of:
(1) 14 calendar days before the execution by the prospective franchisee of any binding agreement with the franchisor;
(2) 14 calendar days before payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship; or
(3) a reasonable request by a prospective franchisee to receive a copy of the offering prospectus.
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