Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-17A-01
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17-17A-01, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§17–17A–01.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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