Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1701
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-1701, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§17–1701.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Food service facility” has the meaning stated in § 21–301 of the Health – General Article.
(c) “Micro market” means an unstaffed, self–checkout retail food service facility that:
(1) includes one or more micro market displays;
(2) has an automated payment kiosk or other device designed to accept electronic payments that is operated by the consumer;
(3) is located indoors and within a separate business; and
(4) is generally accessible only to individuals within the building in which the food service facility is located.
(d) “Micro market display” means the place where the food being sold by a micro market is displayed, including:
(1) an open rack;
(2) a refrigerator or a refrigerated cooler;
(3) a freezer;
(4) a vending machine;
(5) a beverage dispenser; or
(6) a single–serve coffee brewer.
(e) “Micro market license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate a micro market.
(b) “Food service facility” has the meaning stated in § 21–301 of the Health – General Article.
(c) “Micro market” means an unstaffed, self–checkout retail food service facility that:
(1) includes one or more micro market displays;
(2) has an automated payment kiosk or other device designed to accept electronic payments that is operated by the consumer;
(3) is located indoors and within a separate business; and
(4) is generally accessible only to individuals within the building in which the food service facility is located.
(d) “Micro market display” means the place where the food being sold by a micro market is displayed, including:
(1) an open rack;
(2) a refrigerator or a refrigerated cooler;
(3) a freezer;
(4) a vending machine;
(5) a beverage dispenser; or
(6) a single–serve coffee brewer.
(e) “Micro market license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate a micro market.
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