Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-17A-01
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-17A-01
in effect(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Chain store license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate two or more stores under the same general management or ownership.
(c) “General management or ownership” means a common or shared management, supervision, or ownership of more than one retail store, regardless of corporate form, purpose, or structure.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gbr§ion=17-17A-01&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026
