Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1603
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-1603
in effectA Class A license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, or used at the location of:
(1) a chain store;
(2) a supermarket;
(3) a discount house; or
(4) a franchised establishment:
(i) that is operated under an agreement between a franchisee and franchisor that permits the franchisee to conduct a business or sell a product or service under a name or mark, in accordance with the methods and procedures set out by the franchisor; and
(ii) for which the franchisor assists the franchisee through advertising, promotion, or other services.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gab§ion=20-1603&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026