Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1601
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1601, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§17–1601.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Restaurant” means an establishment that:
(1) accommodates the public;
(2) provides seating; and
(3) is equipped with facilities for preparing and serving food.
(c) “Restaurant license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate a restaurant or other eating place.
(b) “Restaurant” means an establishment that:
(1) accommodates the public;
(2) provides seating; and
(3) is equipped with facilities for preparing and serving food.
(c) “Restaurant license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate a restaurant or other eating place.
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